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Our Fabulous Motorglider
A 30 minute motorglider flight is a great way to sample flying for a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy panoramic visibility in true comfort in our smooth and quiet SF25 motorglider.
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Fly a Motorglider in Devon

By Southwest Motor Gliders
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$231 per adult
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Overview

Flying above the Devonshire countryside in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs.

Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running.

Your 30min Motorglider Experience will give you a great opportunity to enjoy a birds eye view of Devon as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish.

As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.

Activity location

  • The Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
    • EX14 4LG, Dunkeswell, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
    • EX14 4LG, Dunkeswell, England, United Kingdom

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Fly a Motorglider in Devon in English
  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m30m
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:00 am-7:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$231.27 x 1 AdultAU$231.27
Total
Price is AU$231.27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPre-flight briefing and the option to receive flying instruction if you would like
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWe are unable to accommodate people above 100kg

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Devon (Pass by)
Enjoy a 30 minute introduction to motorgliding over the beautiful Devonshire countryside. As part of this experience if you wish you will be able to have a go at flying the aircraft after receiving instruction from our fully qualified flying instructor. If this isn’t for you then simply relax and absorb the stunning views of beautiful Devon from the comfort of the incredibly smooth and quiet motorglider. The large bubble canopy with sliding side windows offers a great opportunity to take unobstructed aerial photographs. During your trip you will fly along the northern edge of the Blackdown Hills over historic sites such as Culmstock Beacon, Wellington Monument and the old WW2 airfields of Culmhead & Upottery..
Culmstock (Pass by)
Culmstock Beacon is a stone hut that stands on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Built as a fire beacon for signal communication to warn that the Spanish Armada ha did been sighted in the English Channel back in 1588
Wellington Monument (Pass by)
Birdseye view of the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world. Completed in 1820 Wellington Monument stands 175 feet tall
Culmhead (Pass by)
Culmhead Airfield, A former RAF station now disused.
Upottery (Pass by)
RAF Upottery (also known a small Smeatharpe) A former WW2 airfield

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
    • EX14 4LG, Dunkeswell, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
    • EX14 4LG, Dunkeswell, England, United Kingdom

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