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Baptism of flight - Trial flying on a glider in Como

Baptism of flight - Trial flying on a glider in Como

Duration
1 hour

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Very strict

Participants
From 1 to 3

Highlights

  • Get ready to touch the sky with one finger with a glider flight over the Lombardy Pre-Alps!
  • Listen to the advice of a professional pilot and take the controls yourself
  • Live or give the experience for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion

Your guide

Riccardo B.

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Full description

If you think flying is all about engines and noise, prepare to change your mind with our glider flight baptism in Como!

Unlike traditional aircraft, in fact, this elegant aircraft without an engine is designed to glide through the air exploiting the updrafts. No engine noise to interrupt the dialogue between you and the sky, then: there's just you, the pilot at your side, and an incredible view.

Thanks to the dual controls, you can even try to fly the glider yourself. It will be an extraordinary feeling!

What we will do

The meeting is in Verzago, in the province of Como. We will begin the experience with an introductory briefing, where you will be explained the characteristics of the glider and how to fly it.

After the briefing, together with the pilot you will board thetwo-seater glider equipped with dual controls, ready for take-off. Unlike traditional aircraft, take-off in a glider is not autonomous: you will be towed by another aircraft until you reach a suitable altitude, after which the flight will begin.

During the approximately 20-minute flight, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Lombardy Pre-Alps, Lake Como, Lake Alserio or Lake Montorfano. The flight path is not fixed, but adapts to weather conditions, making each flight a unique experience.

Under the guidance of the pilot, you will also have the opportunity to take the controls and experience the unique feeling of flying a glider.

After experiencing the freedom of glider flying, it is time to return to dry land. Don't worry, landing is part of the adventure, and you'll feel a mixture of relief and eagerness to go again as soon as you touch the ground.

Between briefing, preparation and flight, the activity lasts about an hour in total.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is open to all, from the age of 10 and with a maximum weight limit of 110 kg. Minors must be accompanied to the airfield by their parents.

Other information

The experience takes place throughout the year.

The activity is usually carried out in small groups. It is possible to book up to 3 people at a time, in which case the briefing will be shared by all participants while the flight can be carried out by 1 person at a time (together with the pilot).

Important: You must arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the time chosen for the activity.

The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing suitable for the season

Don't forget to bring

Identity card

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What is included

  • 20-minute flight
  • Certified pilot

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Verzago, Como

Verzago
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is very strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 31 days from the activity start date. Within 30 and 15 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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