| Welcome to California City Airport and
the exciting world of soaring. Our location offers the best year-round soaring conditions
in the world. We hope you enjoy our friendly and easy going atmosphere. Learning to fly a
sailplane is by far the safest and best way to learn the basics of flight. Even the US Air
Force Academy does its primary training instruction in sailplanes. We have various types
of lift throughout the year. These include 10,000-foot-plus thermals in the summer and our
fabulous mountain wave in the winter months. |
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| As an introduction to the joys of soaring, we
offer these special flights: |
| Scenic Ride |
3000' |
20 minutes |
$135.00 |
| Introductory Lesson |
3000' |
20 minutes |
$155.00 |
| First Thriller |
4000' |
20 minutes |
$175.00 |
| Thriller Max Acro |
5000' |
20 minutes |
$240.00 |
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Scenic Ride: A tow
to 3000 ft above the ground. Average flight time will be 20 - 25 minutes. The
perfect flight for someone "not sure" they will enjoy a lesson; tranquil,
lots of local historical and geological description, stretching vistas, bring a
camera or (small) video cam. Pass all the responsibility back to the FAA licensed
pilot, who will assure that you have a great time. Perfect for a gift! |
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First Lesson: A tow
to 3000-ft above the ground, after a description of instruments and flight controls.
Average flight time is 20 - 25 minutes. Great for an assertive person, airplane
flyer, or frequent flight passenger who wishes to learn and handle the controls for
portions of the flight. Logbook included with record of beginning flight training. |
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First Thriller: A
tow to 4000-ft above the ground. Steep turns and quick speed changes will convince
you that amusement parks can be tame. Taste a little of "Cruise-style top-gun
flavor". An enlivening present for the racy spirit that isn't up to the
Thriller Max budget. |
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Thriller Max Acro: A tow to 5000-ft
above ground. This mile-high flight requires parachutes to be worn (by FAA rules,
not any worries for our safety record). Loops, rolls, split-S, Immelmans and inverted
flight are all possible here. Flight time is still about 20 minutes, due to speed and
maneuvers, but we guarantee many folks beg for a rest part way down! Passenger
weight is limited to 220 pounds for Thriller Max flights. |
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| Pilots will assure passenger comfort by discontinuing
aerobatics at any time during the Thriller flights. You have the vocal authority to have
as much fun as you like, repeat favorite maneuvers or change to tranquility until landing.
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Special Flights can be arranged on request to
fit any event or gift giving situation.
Gift certificates can be faxed or emailed for redemption within 6 months of the purchase
date. We can accommodate group plans, with meal service available in the
airport cafe. Retreats can be scheduled at a local private club retreat, with golf,
swimming, hiking, biking, hotel and meals. Please explain your interests, so
we can arrange a wonderful event or outing for your group or family.
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