SoaringFlight
SoaringFlight
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Glider Rides in Tucson Arizona. Conveniently from Tucson Intl Airport. Our experienced pilot will take you or your friend high above the earth in our sleek self-launching glider. You will have an exciting soaring adventure, better than you ever imagined. Smooth, peaceful and beautiful with spectacular views of the Tucson, Santa Catalina, Santa Rita Mountains and Saguaro National Parks. Surprise your spouse, sweetheart, family, friends, customers and employees with a unique gift. Intro flights start at $189. See soaringflight for more information.
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Beth R
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
It was on my bucket list to go up in a glider. I couldn’t have had a better experience!! I was allowed to handle the controls at any time, Phil pointed out interesting landmarks of the area, explained how the glider worked and we found thermals and rose with them high enough to glide to a landing at the airport. You can’t wipe the smile off my face!!!
Written March 12, 2024
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Jobe R
6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Since I was a very little boy, I had dreams of flying through the air and my grandmother made me a book about me flying on the back of a bird. They thought I was having out of body experiences and were helping me under stand... so all my life I have thought if there was such a thing as reincarnation I wanted to come back as a eagle, like a bird of prey... TODAY was the closest I came to that dream...
Soaring through the air like a bird is something you must experience!
The glider was safe, comfortable, fun and Phil is an expert in glider flight and is even a certified flight instructor with the FAA.
Soaring through the air like a bird is something you must experience!
The glider was safe, comfortable, fun and Phil is an expert in glider flight and is even a certified flight instructor with the FAA.
Written March 9, 2023
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tony_xyzzy
Rochester, MN9 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
I had a great experience with Phil. I’m a private pilot who hasn’t flown for decades (once a pilot, always a pilot). I had some brief experience training in gliders many years ago. This was my first time flying in a motorized glider, and it was just the thing for the conditions. We soared on multiple ridges looking for lift and did find one nice thermal as well. It was fun for this old pilot, but anyone looking for a very great way to spend a couple hours in a way few people do should check it out.
Written March 30, 2023
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Tim
Vancouver, Canada4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
I flew with Phil on two consecutive days. The first day was a self-launch endorsement and checkout on the Grob. Phil is a very experienced instructor and tailored the instruction to my needs and experience. We also had fun soaring up to cloudbase! The next day we made a fantastic soaring tour to the south, with lots of great scenery!
Written July 4, 2022
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Brandon A
1 contribution
Mar 2017 • Solo
I don't usually write reviews but this was totally worth it! We took off out of TIA and 10 minutes later we were gliding over Mt Lemmon at 10 thousand feet! Phil was very knoledegable about the area and answered all of my questions. I have flown in several small planes and this cannot compare. When you shut down the engine it's so peaceful you can talk at a normal voice and just take it all in. Views were spectacular. Was well worth the money.
Written April 30, 2017
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higleyairforce90
Tucson, AZ1 contribution
Aug 2017 • Solo
If you are looking for a great experience I recommend this adventure. Great glider pilot and terrific one-of-a kind views
Written October 28, 2017
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mainrotor1
Benson, AZ1 contribution
Jul 2016 • Family
Phil was great, experianced,and fun, went up and had an awesome time beautiful views,breathtaking,enjoyed it so much i had my 12 year old daughter go up with phil and now thats all she talks about. My advice dont miss out on a flight with Phil you will never forget it.
Written July 15, 2016
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Jim M
9 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Flying with Phil in his Motor Glider was such a great experience. We took off from Tucson International Airport and within a few minutes we were soaring around Mount Wrightston south of Tucson. Phil has so much experience, I always felt safe, even when he let me take the controls (he's a very experienced Certified Flight Instructor too). The area around Tucson is great for soaring, so many thermals to catch... Be sure to bring a camera!
Written July 15, 2016
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Beth K
Tucson, AZ1 contribution
Jun 2014 • Solo
My gliding trip was the BEST! Views were great! I especially enjoyed our attempts to fly along with a hawk. I highly recommend this experience for locals as well as visitors to Tucson!
Written June 16, 2014
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Lmstran
1 contribution
Apr 2013
This was such an amazing experience! Phil was the best!!! He has so much knowledge and passion for flying... The day was perfect and the views were amazing! I definitely recommend it!
Written April 21, 2013
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