destination • experience

Kent Gliding Club Ltd

Gliding is obviously so dependent on the weather so I kept saying oh no it’s DEFINITELY too cloudy (in reality it was a beautiful day but I was coming up with excuses to go because I was scared!) I think he could sense my hesitation so we just decided to go into London and explore the city. Then, at the last minute, I thought, you know what, when will I ever have this opportunity again! So off to the gliding club we went! When we got to about 3000 feet my friend said ok you see that little yellow knob by your leg can you pull that to release us from the plane. I was like ummm no I’m quite content being dragged by this little plane thank you very much! Reluctantly I pulled it and then it became very quiet and then we were gliding! We flew around a little bit as he showed me some of the sights and I thought this isn’t so bad!