Sightseeing Flight Experience

Sightseeing Flight Experience with Schleicher ASK-21 (Glider)

The Schleicher ASK-21 glider has no engine — after being launched by winch or aerotow, it flies by soaring silently through the air. Offered in the Eskişehir/İnönü region, this experience gives you the unique silence of soaring without any engine noise; it is not used for air taxi service and is offered purely as a regional experience flight.

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SchleicherASK-21

1 Passenger + Pilot

15 dk20 dk

About This Aircraft

The İnönü, Eskişehir region where we offer this flight is home to the historic glider training center that the Turkish Aeronautical Association (Türkkuşu) established in 1936 on Atatürk's orders, after surveys by aviation pioneer Vecihi Hürkuş determined the area's hilly terrain was well suited to gliding. The region has been considered the center of gliding in Turkey ever since.

Source: Wikipedia — Schleicher ASK-21 (Glider)

The Flight Experience

Once airborne, all engine noise disappears — you hear only the wind. With a 34:1 glide ratio, the glider can cover roughly 34 km of horizontal distance for every 1 km of altitude.

Who Is This For?

A particularly meaningful experience for those seeking a calm, meditative flight completely free of engine noise, as well as anyone interested in aviation history.

Technical Specifications

Certified capacity: 2 people (including pilot)
Max takeoff weight: ~600 kg
Useful load: ~220 kg
Glide ratio: 34:1
Engine: Has no engine; launched by winch or aerotow

Offered in the İnönü, Eskişehir region.

Aircraft photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA).

Schleicher ASK-21 (Glider) — Frequently Asked Questions

How does the glider take off if it has no engine?

That's right, the glider has no engine; it's launched using a winch cable or an aerotow aircraft and then soars.

Where is the glider flight offered?

It is offered in the İnönü region of Eskişehir.

Why is İnönü, Eskişehir special for gliding?

The Turkish Aeronautical Association established a glider training center here in 1936 on Atatürk's orders; the region has been considered the center of gliding in Turkey ever since.

How long does the glider flight last?

You can choose between 15 or 20-minute options.

What does the glider's glide ratio mean?

A 34:1 glide ratio means the glider can cover roughly 34 km of horizontal distance for every 1 km of altitude it loses.