Give the gift of flight!
Flight training and aircraft ride gifts are unusual, and very special. My wife purchased a Helicopter discovery flight for me for Father's day and since I live close to the airport I was able to fly over my house. Most introductory flights also include the opportunity to try flying the aircraft. In the past I have taken glider rides as well as glider flight instruction.
I still need to try out parasailing, a balloon ride and if I get brave, an ultralight. In the mean time, I'll keep practicing these other types of aircraft with my flight simulation software.
Gift Ideas
Many different flight options exist
- Romantic helicopter flight to dinner.
- Scenic city or mountain flights.
- Aerobatic flights (gliders only).
- City lights flight.
- Special occasions (4th of July).
- Flight Training. Gifts that include flight instruction.
My Helicopter Flight Pictures
I will be sure to take more pictures next time, but here are a few...
Scweizer 300 Helicopter front
Schweizer 300 helicopter view
View of my house from a helicopter
Schweizer 300 Helicopter rear
Helicopter books from Amazon
Principles of Helicopter Flight
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/07/2008)
Helicopter Performance, Stability, and Control
Amazon Price: $131.25 (as of 10/07/2008)
Learning to Fly Helicopters
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/07/2008)
Aircraft Ride Plexo
Add your local businesses which let people fly
Rotors of the Rockies
Helicopter rides and flight instruction. Broomfiel more...1 point
Mile High Gliding Boulder Colorado Sailplane Rides and Soaring Lessons - Home
Mile High Gliding gives sailplane rides and soarin more...1 point
Helicopter Sales
Helicopter design pioneers like Arthur Young and S more...1 point
Balloon Ride US
Offering Hot Air Balloon Rides and Flights anywher more...0 points
Support Equipments Aircraft
Any vehicle that travels through the air is called more...0 points
Glider Rides
A nice, fun quiet ride.
Flickr Soaring Photos
Tow Plane pulling Gl...
Tow Plane pulling Gl...
Tow Plane and Glider...
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Soaring Books from Amazon
Understanding Gliding: The Principles of Soaring Flight (Flying and Gliding)
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Understanding Flying Weather (Flying and Gliding)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Joy of Soaring: A Training Manual
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
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Conclusions
Maybe I just like flying. I assume this since I fly rockets, kites, gliders and now helicopters. I have always enjoyed receiving flying gift whether they be paper airplanes, RC airplanes or best real aircraft rides especially when they include flight instruction.
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Thanks for stopping by,
--Todd
