Soaring
Soaring is as close as you can get to flying under your own power. Once
the tow plane lets go of your glider, there's no engine noise or chatty
fellow passengers to distract you from the scenery. Soaring gliders
(distinct from hang gliders) are towed to an altitude of at least 1500
feet. The pilot then guides the motorless aircraft, taking advantage of
thermals (columns of rising air) to keep aloft. Trips are limited to one
or two passengers, and they generally range from 15 minutes ($50 to $75
per person) to an hour ($150 to $200).
Cape Cod Soaring
Greater Boston Soaring Club
Stowe Soaring
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