The Experience: One glider ride for one person through the Blue Ridge Soaring Society in New Castle, VA. Also includes $150 hotel gift card. Perfect for a weekend getaway! Fuller Description: Experience the thrill of soaring above Virginia's beautiful Appalachian landscape with the Blue Ridge Soaring Society at New Castle International Gliderport in New Castle, Virginia. A glider (or sailplane) is a lightweight aircraft designed to fly without an engine. For this introductory experience, the glider is towed into the air by a tow plane; once released, the pilot uses rising air currents to keep the glider aloft and guide the flight. From the cockpit, you can enjoy sweeping views of the mountains and valleys while experiencing the quiet, smooth sensation of motorless flight. New Castle is located in Craig County, in the Blue Ridge/Appalachian mountains, about 35 miles northwest of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech and roughly 30 miles north of Roanoke. The Blue Ridge Soaring Society welcomes visitors for orientation flights, with flights subject to weather conditions. Your gift includes one glider ride for one person, plus a $150 gift card toward a hotel stay-making this a memorable getaway as well as an unforgettable aviation adventure.