Gliding is a majestic way for people to be airborne its a breathtaking way to fly soaring on the same rising currents of air that the birds use with no roaring engine to spoil the peace begin the experience with a full flight briefing before stepping aboard a dual controlled glider with an experienced pilot a light aircraft tows the glider into the air and once at the appropriate altitude approximately 2 000 ft the rope is released allowing the glider to gently move in the thermal curr