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  • Appreciate the Aerial views
  • Tranquil Beauty & Amazing Rush
  • Fly Like a Bird!

Extreme Element is proud and furthermore pleased to offer you such a wonderful opportunity! This experience allows you the chance to fly with the birds and appreciate our fantastic planet from a different perspective. The amazing Tandem Hang Glide experience will take your breath away as you appreciate the tranquil beauty reserved only for the winged creatures of Earth.You will begin the experience when a microlight tows you and your instructor to a height of around 2000ft. Run your fingers through the clouds or simply sit back and enjoy the views. This really is a unique experience and once in a lifetime type feeling of amazement. You can enjoy the breath taking views and the rush of controlling your aerial fears all in one great experience, plus the descent back to Earth is brilliant fun!

Locations

Upminster

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a safety briefing covering the equipment and a pre flight briefing. You will then be harnessed into the hang glider with your instructor before setting off on your aerial adventure!  The microlight will start and begin towing the glider up into the air for your thrilling ride, gaining height all of the way you can relax and just simply absorb the surrounding beauty. At 2000ft the towline will be jettisoned and you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful countryside. An experience only witnessed thus far by our feathered friends. You may even get to take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself, or just enjoy the thrill of being chaperoned through traffic-less beauty!
Restrictions
Weight restrictions: Max: 14.5 stone. (90KG)
Age Restrictions: For training to count towards a license the minimum age is 14. 
(Under 18's require parental consent.) 
There is no upper age limit although in the interest of your own safety you must give details of any medical condition that may affect your ability. If you are in any doubt, please contact your GP for advice.
The hang glider is equipped with its own undercarriage which eliminates the need for running on take off and landing and is therefore suitable for all age groups and people with disabilities.

Customers must call us for a weather check on the morning of their flight, (between 9am and 10am), or the evening before (between 7pm and 9pm) whatever the forecast.

Duration
You can expect your 'flight' to last 15-25 minutes depending on conditions. You will need to allow about 2 hours for this experience, which starts with a full briefing on safety procedures and the equipment. 

What to Wear / Equipment
Wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather. Wear closed shoes such as trainers and in winter it is advisable to wear two pairs of socks. The centre provides all other equipment. Bring a jacket and warm clothes in winter and lighter clothing, a hat and sunscreen in summer.

Group Size / Spectators
Feel free to invite family and friends to see you fly. For safety, everyone must keep to designated areas. 

Weather
Tandem hang gliding is a weather dependent activity. Please call the centre before setting off to make sure that conditions are suitable.

Availability
Tuesday to Sunday during Flying Season. - Flying season is (start) May-Oct (end). Dependent on availability and weather conditions; your experience will be in either a flexi or fixed wing Microlight.

 
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