CarlBkk Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Instead of throwing away my hard-earned credit card points of needless items for a change, I thought I'd do something a bit more fun and go for a 40 min flight in either a glider or microlight aircraft over some mountains. I have no idea which might be more fun for whatever reasons, but I can remember someone saying that a glider induces vomiting the first few times, but the silence is awesome. However, microlight you're feeling the wind and controlling the direction more, although it must be like having a noisy motorbike behind you all the time. Any TVers tried one or both and if so, which would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Never tried Gliding but back home I started to get my microlight license. Brilliant! About the best buzz you can get for your buck. Back in the UK you can land and take off from any field, with permission, but are restricted in other ways. Also in the UK they have lots of small private airfields you an use. I would also love to try it again here. I think there are a few schools around Pattaya and CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I thoought the idea of all kinds of flying was to make it the least exciting you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Spent a fair bit of time 'Gliding' a fair few years ago.....never vomited, actually nobody I knew in that field claimed to have vomited either. It is awesome, the ultralight is great fun too, but between the two options I would go for the glider everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennkate Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Done both many times MICROLITE would be my choice Views over the mountains will be unforgetable. Not quite the same from a Glider On the Microlite You are sitting in a Deck Chair, No visual restrictions. Go for It. You only live Once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I went gliding often many years ago in India. Never vomited once! Well after one forced landing I "almost" vomited. They used to use a powered winch to get aloft. No tow-planes. It was fantastic to fly with only the noise of the wind. I got the same feeling when I went sailing for the first time here in Thailand a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitker Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I confirm: no vomiting mandatory for gliding Amazing feeling of flying in complete silence except aerodynamic (gentle) noises. I did a couple of times in CM. With good weather conditions, a flight may last for 40 min or even more if you're really lucky... No experience with ultralight - I may thus not recommend an option rather than the other - but I guess about all must be different: altitudes, noise, speeds, autonomy, visibility. But visibility from a glider canopy is quite ample, even downwards since the body is pretty narrow. I did some paragliding and the visibility is of course perfect since you're just hanging in your seat with no other frame. It may even be a little frightening! Same silence as the glider but faster descend and no towing: you need a cliff. Enjoy, wathever your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley'sLife Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I’d say Microlite every time, especially in the Tropics. The exposed bubble canopy of a glider would become a solar oven! I used to get too hot in my light aircraft (Grumman American Tiger) in the UK -even in the winter if it was a sunny day. If you have never experienced Microlite flight then you should definitely give it a go. Far more exhilarating than a light aircraft as you are more in contact with the air. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well thats a mixed bag of answers & naturally I'm the only one that is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlBkk Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well thats a mixed bag of answers & naturally I'm the only one that is right Arrrgh it certainly is! 50/50 so far I think. If I had enough card points I'd book both. The flying will take place on the Malvern Hills, England during May, so heat won't be a problem I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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