Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of silent flight while supporting two vital local charities at a special fundraising event in East Devon this summer.
The Devon & Somerset Gliding Club is preparing to host its annual Charity Day on Friday, 19th June at North Hill Airfield, Sheldon, near Honiton.
This year’s event will raise funds for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Hospiscare.
Guests will be able to take to the skies alongside experienced pilots in two-seater gliders, choosing between a traditional winch launch or an aerotow flight.
Winch launches propel gliders to around 1,000 feet above the airfield, offering flights of up to ten minutes. Aerotow flights, using a Eurofox tug aircraft, climb to approximately 2,000 feet and can remain airborne for up to 20 minutes.
Depending on weather conditions, passengers may experience thermal soaring and ridge lift while enjoying panoramic views across the Devon country…
