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Motorgliding in Devon

Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton

46 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

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 10
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 16.5 stone (105 kg)
  • Maximum height 6ft 8ins (2.03 metres)

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome

Anything Else

  • Participants must call on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions are suitable
  • Light snacks, meals and refreshments can be purchased from the on-site Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
  • The South West Airfields Heritage Trust photographic museum is also located at Dunkeswell and is open to visitors (check opening times if you plan to visit)
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4.9
Total Reviews: 46

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Reviews

  based on 46 reviews

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
Alex Noble
3 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
3 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
4 Months ago
Vary good experience Ian was vary good and informative
Rating: 5 stars
Robert C
4 Months ago
Thank you so much for the fantastic flight today Ian, it was so much better than I was expecting.
Rating: 5 stars
R Carter
5 Months ago
Loved my flight. Have never flown a plane before but was able to take the controls when using the e...
Rating: 5 stars
Tom
5 Months ago
Really enjoyed this experience, Ian is a very good instructor & explained everything very clearly a...
Rating: 5 stars
Bryan Locke
5 Months ago
My flight was so enjoyable I couldn't recommend it any more. Ian the pilot talked me through all t...
Rating: 5 stars
David Parsons
5 Months ago
This was a brilliant experience. The pilot, Ian, fitted me in at very short notice. We flew along ...
Rating: 5 stars
Lorraine Diggens
6 Months ago
Ian is a great guy. He was so welcoming and enthusiastic. He is a very good instructor and I reall...
Rating: 5 stars
Alice
6 Months ago
Brilliant experience. Really friendly, helpful instructor. Would highly recommend!
Rating: 5 stars
Dan
8 Months ago
Fantastic experience, views were amazing!
Rating: 4 stars
Christopher Battisson
I really enjoyed it The pilot was very accommodating in terms of fitting in with the weather and g...
Rating: 5 stars
Iain

Absolutely fantastic experience

Rating: 4 stars
Kevin Wong
The whole registering process was simple and email from IntoTheBlue was received, however, there is...
Rating: 5 stars
Dean Young
This was a birthday present from my family. I had the best experience ever and a memory made I will...
Rating: 5 stars
Gary Blackmore
Ian was a terrific pilot and company - very informed and reassuring so thanks! Stunning views and f...
Rating: 5 stars
William Tuft
Great Aircraft. Ian was very calm and confident pilot. Altogether a great experience .
Rating: 5 stars
Norman Denham
After a couple of weather delays, my first ever glider experience was fixed. It being a powered gli...
Rating: 5 stars
Grahame Darch
I really enjoyed the experience and Ian the pilot was excellent. Thank you.
Rating: 5 stars
Dave Bonsey
This was purchased on my behalf by my family as a birthday gift. The pilot personally phoned to arr...
Rating: 5 stars
Sue Tidmarsh
Fantastic flight. Fantastic pilot and fantastic weather. It couldn’t have been better
Rating: 5 stars
Grahame Darch
Really enjoyed it and Ian the pilot was excellent.
Rating: 5 stars
Alexander Burn
This was a gift from my partner. I had a great experience and even a little time using the controls...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Marlow
Great experience, very informative instructor
Rating: 5 stars
Lynnette Yvonne Furse
Instructor Ian was wonderful and gave me the opportunity to fly the plane. Will certainly do it a...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Cooper
Really enjoyed it. Ian was an excellent instructor and I got to fly the plane back to the airfield....
Rating: 5 stars
MR JEREMY MCMULLEN
A perfect magical hour, Ian my teacher was incredible, I will be returning!
Rating: 5 stars
Steve
Great experience, would highly recommend, Ian was a great host, explained everything very well, le...
Rating: 5 stars
Tim
Received as a 30th birthday present, was blessed with perfect weather. Ian who flew me up was very...
Rating: 5 stars
Mike Werkmeister
Great fun
Rating: 5 stars
Phil Arnold
Great experience and Ian the pilot was very good - highly recommended
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Bennett
Incredible hour and unique experience that is totally unforgetable. First time for 60 years i have ...
Rating: 5 stars
David Heath
An amazing day! Travelling at 1500 ft past over locations I had often visited in the past, but this...
Rating: 5 stars
Vincent Gerrard
I had a wonderful time under the tuition of my pilot Ian. Took off from Dunkeswell airfield climbin...
Rating: 5 stars
Marcia
Treated our sons to a gliding taster session for their birthdays. Both boys enjoyed the experience ...
Rating: 5 stars
roger a arnold
First Class all round
Rating: 5 stars
Jon
Spectacular views along the Jurassic coast and the pilot/instructor was outstanding.
Rating: 5 stars
Lesley Mico
My husband had an excellent day. The pilot was very welcoming and went through everything. A brilli...
Rating: 5 stars
Greg
Ian was a good instructor. I was lucky with the weather as visibility was fantastic. Lovely fligh...
Rating: 5 stars
moira
My flight was amazing. Even though it wasn't advertised, I got a chance to fly the plane, which wa...
Rating: 5 stars
Liz Wozniak
The instructor was very pleasant and chatty. He offered to take a photo of me and the plane when I ...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Duncan
My 70th birthday and my wife knowing I had always loved the thought of gliding arranged a flight fo...
Rating: 5 stars
Grahame Darch
Really enjoyed it and Ian the pilot was excellent.