Hang gliding

Hang gliding is all about Free Flying... no engine, no noise, just the whistle of the wind in your face and a clear calm perspective on the world below you.

We provide tandem flights in the fantastic ATOS VX tandem hang glider!

A flight in a hang glider should be on the "must do" list for any active outdoors type...

 

 

 

How does it work?

You have probably seen hang gliders taking off hillsides and ridges. Well, we use a different system called 'aerotowing' to get you up in the air... no need for hills or mountains!

Our 'Atos VX' hang glider is towed up to an altitude of just over 2000 feet behind our 'tug' microlight before the tow line is released, and we slowly glide back down to earth. The whole flying experience lasts around 20-25 minutes, or more if there is the necessary thermic activity to stay up longer!

The tug: The Quantum 912 Rotax-powered tug provides exceptional climb performance, and we get 4 or 5 minutes exhilarating aerotowing before release. At a signal from the Tug we jettison the line and away we go, it’s just us and the birds!

You will be safely enclosed in a harness, and your instructor will be controlling the hang glider, releasing from the tug, and landing – so you can just sit back and enjoy the experience.

 

The hang glider:

The ATOS VX

This is no ordinary hang glider! We use an Atos VX which is manufactured in Germany by A-i-R and it uses state of the art rigid wing technology.

With a large 16m wing span, and fantastic construction including raised wing tips and a tail fin structure, this glider offers the pilot exceptional gliding performance and ease of handling.

The VX is a large version of the VR, and is designed to take 2 people, with a maximum all up weight of 220kg.

Weight restrictions apply - sorry, you have to be less than 13½ stone to fly tandem with our BHPA instructor.

 

Flying conditions:

We want to make your flight a memorable and safe one, so we aim to take you up when flying conditions are smooth and the air is less thermic. The best times of day are early mornings and evenings. Your safety is paramount, so if conditions change on the day of the flight, we reserve the right not to fly. A decision will be made early on when possible, so please phone us before you set off.

Visit our Weather Information page to learn more about the weather and how it might affect your booking.

 

 

 

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