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Seminole-Lake Gliderport

You think skydiving is as close as you can get to being able to fly? Falling through the air is a poor substitute for flying, especially when Seminole-Lake Gliderport lets you travel horizontally. Set amid the rolling hills, orange groves, and freshwater lakes of Clermont, the gliderport offers lessons for those interested in learning to fly without an engine.

Florida's abundant year-round sunshine provides the thermal lift that helps sustain glider flights for as long as five hours. Gliders (or "sailplanes") are easier to maneuver than most aircraft, although they have fully conventional controls and fly safely at 45 mph. At Seminole-Lake Gliderport, the patron sits in the front seat of a two-seat high-performance glider with dual controls, while an FAA commercial pilot flies the plane from the rear seat. A wide, 3,000-foot-long grass strip serves as the runway along which the glider is towed, after which it can soar about 25 minutes.

Location
Seminole-Lake Gliderport is located at 4074 Soaring Lane in Clermont, about 24 miles west of Orlando. Driving directions are available at the Gliderport Web site.

Hours of operation
The Gliderport is open all year, Tuesday through Sunday. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost
Glider rides and instruction fees range from $80 to $160. Extra fees may be charged for tows, retrievals, and parachute rentals.

Contact information

• Call (352) 394-5450.
• E-mail soarfl@aol.com.

Additional information

• Spring and summer tend to be the best seasons for soaring because these times of the year offer the most sunlight.
• Visit the Seminole-Lake Gliderport Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.