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Motorgliding in Devon

Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton

47 Reviews

What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a motor glider
  • Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
  • Receive instruction and handle to controls during your flight
  • Great photo opportunities and sights of the Devonshire countryside

30 Minute Flight

  • Introduction to motor gliding
  • Spectacular views of the local countryside and scenery

Mile-High Flight

  • Climb high over the countryside under the power of the engine
  • Reach 1 mile above sea-level before the engine is shut-down
  • You will slowly drift down using rising air currents to soar
  • See both North & South coasts, Dartmoor and Exeter, on good visibility days you may even see the south coast of Wales
  • The perfect experience to try both gliding and powered flight
  • Flight time is approximately 45 minutes

Jurassic Coast Experience

  • Fly south-east to Lyme Regis then West along the coast to Exmouth
  • Fly over Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth
  • During your flight you will experience live air traffic control interactions
  • Flight time is approximately 60 minutes

What Can I Expect

Marvellous motorgliding over Devon! Take off from Dunkeswell Airfield and enjoy a trial flight in a motorised glider. Once airborne, you'll be treated to amazing views of Devon's finest, from coast to countryside.

Dunkeswell is a lovely little airfield just north of Honiton, sitting pretty in the Blackdown Hills. Or rather we should say on the hills, as this airfield at 839ft above sea level is the highest licensed airfield in the country. It's also well-known amongst the aviation community for excellent rising currents to soar in.

That's why we are offering three different motorglider flights for you. If you're looking for a taster into the world of motorised gliding, go for the 30-minute experience, where you'll get to see all the best of Devonshire's countryside in the local area. For the more daring amongst you, we can highly recommend the Mile High flight, where you'll do just that. Climb up to one mile high (where you can see both the north and south Devon coasts) and then go soaring.

For maximum air time, go for the Jurassic Coast flight, which takes you on an aerial adventure down to charming Lyme Regis (famed for fossils and being where French Lieutenant's Women was filmed) and along this stunning coastline all the way to Exmouth.

Being in a motorised glider for these flights, you get the best of both worlds. You take off under your own power, climb to the height you want to go and then cut off the engine so you can glide and experience the serenity of powerless flight. The Scheibe Rotax Falke motorgliders used at Dunkeswell also have the distinct advantage of excellent in-flight visibility, thanks to the large domed cockpit glass.

It's also worth noting that these aircraft are side-by-side configuration, so you'll be sitting up front right next to your pilot instructor and able to see everything that they're doing. And that might come in handy, as these models have dual controls, so if you're up for it, you'll be able to have go at piloting your motorglider over Devon yourself!

When Is It Available

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
  • All dates are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton, Devon
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4.9
Total Reviews: 47

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Rating: 5 stars
Paolo
Absolutely the best first flight experience ever. I loved every single second of it. Ian is an exce...
Rating: 5 stars
Damian Webber
Had a fantastic hour with Ian, who explained everything about the motorglider thoroughly and his en...
Rating: 5 stars
EMMA
Good communication with the experience supply company before the flight, which lead to a brilliant ...
Rating: 5 stars
A Trusted Customer
1 Months ago
Wow
Rating: 5 stars
Alex Noble
7 Months ago
Just wanted to thank you again; Henry hasn’t stopped talking about it and I don’t think he will for...
Rating: 5 stars
Dave Harris
7 Months ago
Stunning views of the Jurassic Coastline, Ian the pilot made me feel at ease and taught me how to f...
Rating: 5 stars
Matt Hawkins
8 Months ago
Vary good experience Ian was vary good and informative