Glider Rides

We operate 5 days a week 8am-5pm Thursday - Monday (Closed Tues & Wed)

Please Call to make a Reservations (530) 473-5600 approximately 3 weeks in advance for weekends and 2 week for weekdays.
Our pilots tailor your flight to your individual desire, flights are based on altitude of the tow.
Enjoy a smooth, relaxing aerial tour, or a shorter, yet more adventurous ride. Please wear clothing that you would for an outdoor activity the day of your ride. Getting in and out of the glider requires mobility, similar to sitting up and climbing out of a bathtub.

 

Glider Rides for 1 or 2 Passengers

1 Passenger*

2 Passengers*

Feel a touch of excitement with a little longer glider ride. Releasing at an altitude of 3000 feet gives a scenic view of our valley and local area.

Enjoy with a friend and opt for the 2 passenger ride.

Approximately 20 minutes of flight time. *

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Fun For One

$120

Shared Magic

$160


View the Sutter Buttes, Mt. Lassen and Snow Mountain on a nice day. Releasing at an altitude of 4000 feet takes in the majestic sites. Serene poetry in the air you'll never forget.

Enjoy with a friend and opt for the 2 passenger ride. Approximately 30 minutes of flight time. *

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Silver Hawk

$180

Fantastic Journey

$220

A "top of the world" view when you release at an altitude of 5280 feet (1 Mile). On a clear day there are views from Mt. Shasta to the High Sierra. What an awesome world we live in, and what a beautiful way to behold it.

Or enjoy with a friend and opt for the 2 passenger ride. Approximately 40 minutes of flight time. *

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Golden Eagle


$240


Mile High


$280


Aerobatic Glider Rides

Aerobatic Glider Rides

1 Passenger Only

Glider aerobatic ride; flights at all attitudes, wingovers, rolls, loops, and much more. Release altitude 4,000 feet.

Aerobatic flights vary greatly in length based on how mild or wild you want your flight.
Maximum Passenger weight is 230 pounds.

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Top Gun for One

 

$230

Our deluxe sailplane aerobatic ride; flights at all attitudes, wingovers, rolls, loops, and much more.Tow to an altitude 5280 feet (1 mile high).

Aerobatic flights vary greatly in length based on how mild or wild you want your flight.
Maximum Passenger weight is 230 pounds.

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Mile High Top Gun for One


$290

Introductory Glider Pilot Lessons

Discovery Glider Flight

1 Passenger Only

Our discovery flight includes a 4,000' tow flight with a FAA certified pilot.

You will also receive an introduction to gliders, ground instructions, logbook and a copy of Soaring magazine.

An experience or gift that may grow into a lifestyle - be a pilot - for the joy of it. Includes everything you need to start you on the way to being a soaring pilot.

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Discovery Glider Flight

$300

Our deluxe discovery flight includes a 6,000' tow flight with a FAA certified pilot.

You will also receive an introduction to gliders, ground instructions, logbook and a copy of Soaring magazine.

An experience or gift that may grow into a lifestyle - be a pilot - for the joy of it. Includes everything you need to start you on the way to being a soaring pilot.

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Deluxe Discovery Glider Flight


$380

 
On Tow Fun ride Acrobatice Ride - Inverted Two Passenger Glider Ride - friends Acrobatic Flight

 

 

 

Instruction Instruction

 

Gift Certificates - Available Online

Select a design for your online Gift Certificate OrderFor your convenience you can Order Online for that last minute gift using our online service website.

You will be able to select the design of the certificate with your order and it can be emailed to you or the recipient, or sent via regular mail.

 

Visa and Mastercard Accepted

 

If you have questions or need more information
(530) 473-5600 during office hours, or contact us by Email: info@williamssoaring.com

Please note: Gift Certificates are transferable and upgradeable, however they are not refundable.

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All Rides are flown by FAA Commercially Certified Pilots. Flights may have to be rescheduled if there is inclement weather.

*Glider Notes:

Maximum single passenger wt. 242 lbs.
Maximum Top Gun passenger wt. 230 lbs.
Maximum two passenger combined wt. 350 lbs.

All rides and lessons are based on the altitude of the tow. Our pilots tailor the flights to your individual desire; enjoy a smooth, relaxing tour or a shorter yet more adventurous ride, we are sure you will enjoy your flight. Please wear clothing that you would for an outdoor activity the day of your ride. Getting in and out of the glider requires mobility, similar to sitting up and climbing out of a bathtub without assistance.

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