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Mile High Gliding
5534 Independence Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, United States
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Iv
Review №1

Awesome ride. Very professional and fun crew. Amazing experience. A must do.

Ja
Review №2

Best experience of the summer by far! I cant wait to come back. I was already in awe on the way up, that I forgot the ride was supposed to be the glide down! The sights from the skies are just amazing!I could choose to have either a peaceful ride down or a bumpy ride. Of course I chose the latter! Felt like a rollercoaster. Great experience and my new favorite thing to do in Denver!

Bi
Review №3

Boulder is a really beautiful place to fly over and experience from the air. The aerobatic flight adds to that with an experience unlike anything Id ever had on commercial flights (or even small planes like Cessnas).The experience is amazing and the new management seems to really care about the customer. Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №4

We had such an amazing experience on the glider ride with Doug! He was very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to recommend places nearby to check out for us travelers! He was sure we were comfortable the whole ride and explained every things very well as they happened. We were able to experience g forces and play around in the glider before landing. What an adrenaline rush! Highly recommend!

Fe
Review №5

My 5 year ild son lived this best time ever

Ca
Review №6

Definitely dont recommend the double-flight. When my husband and I decided to go on a glider ride, we thought it would be a great cost for two people, so booked a flight for 2 adults at once. We went this weekend, and I was disappointed to learn that because we had booked the double, we were assigned a glider from the early 1970s. It was loud, we were crammed together, and because I had to sit under his shoulder, I couldnt see well out the bubble canopy. Also, they have to remove the second steering stick for doubles, so we couldnt try our hand at driving the glider. The ride was really loud and very bumpy, to the point where I was nearly sick. I believe single riders are taken in the newer gliders and I can only imagine those are MUCH better. Definitely check before you book as a former Vietnam glider was not at all what I expected.Aside from the above, our pilot was nice, the staff were kind, and the views were great! It just wasnt at all what I had been hoping for and Ill probably try a glider again with a different company in the future.

Ku
Review №7

We came out for aerobatics and spin training and were not disappointed. Everyone at the field was very friendly and accommodating. Nic is an awesome and patient instructor and made us both feel comfortable and confident. This is a great place for anyone seeking a scenic glider ride all the way through advanced instruction. Highly recommend.

La
Review №8

Fabulous experience. Incredible views and very friendly people. I highly recommend taking the Mile High flight. Amazing!

Br
Review №9

Great experience, fun instructor/pilots, and the operation is small and friendly although they could be much better at returning calls and emails. But they are just a laid back group of people with their heads in the clouds and they do eventually get back with you. And the scenery of Bear mountain and the Rockies is amazing. I recommend it if you want a memorable experience. Wear sunscreen.

Jo
Review №10

An absolutely amazing experience. So calm during soaring. Doug was a fantastic pilot and tour guide. A must ride!Joyce

An
Review №11

This was a once in a lifetime experience. However, they made us fly in the same glider of someone who had just thrown up. It smelled like vomit the whole ride. Additionally, they had us in an old glider and not the one that they market. The glider was cool from a historical standpoint, but it wasnt what I thought I had purchased. I bought this for my sisters 30th birthday. Overall, it was a good experience.

Ev
Review №12

This is defiantly an experience and in the budget of most people. The ride was smooth and our pilot was awesome. Yes its a little loud in the cockpit, but not close to as bad as anything with a motor. Your feet will get cold so just wear some nice socks. The entire staff is reasonable and knowledgeable. Thanks again!

to
Review №13

I have been trying to get ahold of this place for over 2 months now. Never so much as received a phone call and I left my number several times, I would not recommend this place.

He
Review №14

I gave my husband a gift certificate for the aerobatic flight! He said it was the most crazy and insane thing ever....HE LOVED IT! We will definitely be back!

te
Review №15

Truly incredible! If you love adventure please check them out! I loved it! Ty, my pilot was so much fun! I was given a chance to drive, we did some fun tricks, went weightless for a few seconds, saw incredible views, and experinced what 3G feels like! #Epic #BucketListMustHave #MileHighGliding #LiveLifeFully #TalkingWithTeri

ja
Review №16

I give it a poor to fair. The equipment was very good (tow plane and Duo Discus), but I came to check the place out for additional instruction and all around experience. I was greatly disappointed. After waiting around several minutes, a fellow who as it turned out, became my instructor for the day greeted me. He reviewed my logbook and flying certificates and told me what we could expect for the flight. There is no mention of prices, so be sure to review the web closely and commit to memory. After the preflight and departure we were towed to 10,500 and released. I had the advanced trainer and coupled with my instructor Elliott (from Scotland) had a wonderful time thermaling and sight seeing. Im sure I made Elliott sick with my lousy rudder control and uncoordinated flight. My complaints are with the owner (David) of the business and as tough as business must be, his attitude and demeanor was quite surprising. His appearance was awful, belly hanging out uncovered by his two sizes to small t-shirt. Unshaven, in bad need of a haircut under that 20 year old dirty ball cap and unbathed. Did not speak when spoken to, just grunted and as he took my $400 for the 2 hour flight, would not look at me and bulked about correcting the spelling of my name for the computer receipt. All without uttering one word to me. The next person on a schedule or (next pigeon) was there and I became invisible. What a neat business it would be with instructors like Elliott running the place instead of Dave. I wont be back because of Dave.

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  • Address:5534 Independence Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, United States
  • Site:http://www.milehighgliding.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-527-1122
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Airplane
  • Scenic spot
  • Flight school
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8am–2pm
  • Wednesday:8am–2pm
  • Thursday:8am–7pm
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:8am–5pm
  • Sunday:8am–2pm
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