What we offer

We are proud to display where nobody else can! Imagination and Flexibility go hand in hand with our team displays. We can tailor a display to fit most budgets and most requirements, No crowdline is too big, no venue is too small!

The gliderFX Team’s purpose is to entertain with a demonstration of glider aerobatics and we have a number of different displays and innovations to show our aircraft at their very best.

gliderFX

What makes a glider display different is the simple fact that it has no engine. This is both the display’s strength and weakness. The glider must be towed into the air with a towplane and this provides us with an opportunity to defy convention and add a unique element to the display – the display aerotow.

We developed the aerotow presentation 11 years ago with our signature manoeuvre, the ‘roll on tow’, with the glider rolling and flying upside down during the aerotow.

The glider display then starts from 3-4,000ft or lower if we have cloud, airspace or time constraints. We use orange wingtip smoke to trace the flight path of the glider. The pilot’s skill is in using the glider's energy efficiently, trading height for speed preluding each aerobatic stunt. With smoke the pilot becomes an artist, drawing graceful patterns - interspersing the flowing lines with contorted aerobatic twists and turns.

Our S-1 Swift and MDM-1 Fox gliders are capable of ‘unlimited’ aerobatics, and dramatic manoeuvres to watch out for include rolls, loops, tailslides, flick rolls and dynamic tumbles.

nightFX

During 2010, we worked closely with the manufacturers of special effect pyrotechnics to develop unique wingtip pyrotechnics ideally suited to dusk and early evening flying displays.

We debuted the pyrotechnics at the Odyssey 2010 event and also performed at the world famous Sunderland, Eastbourne and Bournemouth airshows to critical acclaim. The flexibility of the glider means such displays would perfectly compliment evening open air concerts as well as airshows and other special events.

The nightFX display is at its best after sunset. However the glider and tug must have landed before the end of civil twilight, typically half an hour after sunset

paraFX

The latest addition to the team is an extraordinary pilot, Michel Carnet. Michel was one of the pioneers of paragliding when it first blossomed as an adventure sport in the late 80's, and went on to develop powered paragliding (PPG), also called paramotor flying. He has been flying at the highest level for over a decade, and is the reigning World Champion - and that together with over a dozen National and World Records is testament to the quality and style of his breathtaking display.

Michel will join our GliderFX display at selected display venues in 2012, and provide some spectacular flying sequences, coordinated with the glider display.

The paramotor wing and motor are also being fitted with some lighting effects, so you can expect to see Michel join us for some evening displays too.

bannerFX

Our powerful aerotowing aircraft don't just tow gliders, they can also tow banners. You, or your event sponsors can use our aircraft to send a special message to the show spectators before or after your flying display.

We have worked with Simon Moores of Airads who joins the team, to develop banner towing at air displays. If you are interested in a commercial banner tow please Simon's website.

experienceFX

gliderFX pilots are highly experienced instructors. We can add value to our appearance by flying your guests, your clients or the Press in our two seat MDM-1 Fox Glider or other training gliders as part of a trial lesson. We are also happy to take part in pre-event Press Days and Private events - please email us to discuss what we can do.

If you have won a flight or been offered a press flight, please read our Terms and Conditions.

Book gliderFX

gliderFX display at a wide range of events all over the UK and Europe:-

Seaside displays,
Airfield based Airshows,
Race courses,
Weddings,
Parties and Fetes.

Never booked a flying display before? Don't worry - we can handle everything for you.

For an individual quote and additional information please email us! - If possible, please leave a contact phone number.

info@gliderfx.com

Important Documents

Essential Pilot, Aircraft & Insurance Documents plus High Resolution Photographs for PR Material are available free of charge from this website by following the link below. [Password Protected]

Once you have a confirmed display booking for GliderFX you will be sent access details for the Doucments Area.

Team Documents

Useful Information

All air displays in the UK are regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority. Below are some useful documents from the CAA concerning the organisation of flying displays:-