There I was cruising down some country road with the Targa top off, minding my own business when I see this sign saying: Glider Rides! Mind you I have flown in small aircraft, helicopters and operate a hovercraft. However, I have never flown in a glider, it’s always looked fun though. 44 years old, not getting any younger, what have I been waiting for?
It was a complete blast, well worth the $50 (a little more than a P-car fill up), I highly recommend it.
We went up to 3,000 feet, unhooked from the tow plane, then the pilot asked me how I felt about acrobatics, I’m game………………the “wing over” was a blast (check out the gauge pictures). I had a smile going from ear to ear. After a few ups and downs from the thermals I wished I took some Dramamine, but we made it back down without me losing my cookies, no problem.
I don’t think I will be skydiving, that just does not appeal to me, but I will be seeking another glider ride come the arrival of fall colors.
The glider people were really nice, interested in my hovercraft and very interested in Porsches. There seemed to be quite a few motorcycle riders that are members, an adventurous bunch.
http://www.sandhillsoaring.org/
Check out their winter photos……….chill’n.
My ride was the Romanian made Lark sailplane (a good plane):
http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/iar.htm
