The Classic
A focused introduction to aerotow, release, quiet flight, and a glider landing.
$110Request →
Your first launch
Ride the sky.
A tow. A release. Then the quietest view in Western New York.
Not a simulation
This is real soaring.
Climb behind a towplane, release over the Genesee Valley, and discover what a sailplane can do with nothing but altitude, air, and a pilot who knows how to use both.
Flights depend on weather, field conditions, aircraft, tow capability, and qualified volunteer availability. A request is not confirmed until the club responds.
The Explorer
More altitude and more time to take in the valley, the aircraft, and the feeling of soaring.
$145Request →
Mile High
The signature experience: a vertical mile of tow before the sailplane heads home.
$200Request →
Published prices can change; confirm with the club when scheduling.
The sequence
From briefing to touchdown.
Check in
Meet the field team, complete required paperwork, and review the day’s conditions.
Fit & brief
Learn cockpit entry, restraint, controls to avoid, signals, and what to expect on tow.
Launch
The towplane accelerates the glider and climbs to the selected release altitude.
Soar
After release, take in the quiet, the view, and how efficiently the aircraft moves.
Land & debrief
Return through a planned pattern, touch down, then ask every question you collected aloft.
Wear
Closed-toe shoes, flexible layers, sunglasses, and sun protection.
Bring
Water, schedule flexibility, and details about fit or mobility needs.
Leave secured
Loose objects can become hazards. Ask before using a camera or mount.
Request a flight
Your seat is waiting.
Send the volunteer ride team your preferred dates and experience choice. Your email app will open with the request prepared; this page does not store your information.
- Confirmation follows by email or phone
- One passenger per glider flight
- Ask about fit, mobility, or age considerations