Different Types of Air Travel
Airliners are not the only means of Air Travel. Balloons, Helicopters, and Hang Gliders constitute just some of the alternative forms of Air Travel. Discover the other ways to fly!
Flights to Antarctica
The time of year for seeing Antarctica is during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere. This usually means flights in late November until January. Few flights are offered, and they are expensive, but for the air traveler without a budget limit, and who wants to see all the continents, then a flight to Antarctica can make it happen.
The time of year for seeing Antarctica is during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere. This usually means flights in late November until January. Few flights are offered, and they are expensive, but for the air traveler without a budget limit, and who wants to see all the continents, then a flight to Antarctica can make it happen.
Love is Taking a Flying Leap or Places to Skydive
Want to take a flying leap? The adventurous side of air travel is one where your legs are the landing gear. Skydiving frees you of seat belts, but is not for the faint of heart. If you want to take a flying leap, and aren't afraid then skydiving may be for you.
Want to take a flying leap? The adventurous side of air travel is one where your legs are the landing gear. Skydiving frees you of seat belts, but is not for the faint of heart. If you want to take a flying leap, and aren't afraid then skydiving may be for you.
The View from Cloud 9 - Not Your Usual Flight and Gift Options
Ever thought of what it would feel like to float through the air, or flip and tumble without the restrictions of gravity? If you are looking for an unusual flight experience, perhaps a gift, or a different way to enjoy a romantic flight, then taking a zero gravity flight could be the unique air travel idea that may fit the bill.
Ever thought of what it would feel like to float through the air, or flip and tumble without the restrictions of gravity? If you are looking for an unusual flight experience, perhaps a gift, or a different way to enjoy a romantic flight, then taking a zero gravity flight could be the unique air travel idea that may fit the bill.
Romantic flight ideas
Okay so not all of these flights are in an airplane. However, if romance is the aim, then these options may have you hearing strains of "Love is in the air".
Okay so not all of these flights are in an airplane. However, if romance is the aim, then these options may have you hearing strains of "Love is in the air".
Glide, Skydive, Kite Flying, Hot Air Balloons
Lots of links to resources for all types of non-airline flying.
Lots of links to resources for all types of non-airline flying.
Ballooning
Link to a lot of ballooning info from around the world.
Link to a lot of ballooning info from around the world.
Ornithopter - the mystery revealed
Some airplanes like to flap their wings! O-ZONE explains what an Ornithopter is, and what one looks like.
Some airplanes like to flap their wings! O-ZONE explains what an Ornithopter is, and what one looks like.
Skydiving - another way to travel by air
Visit the Dropzone to satisfy your skydiving curiosity! Links devoted to the adventurous world of skydiving.
Visit the Dropzone to satisfy your skydiving curiosity! Links devoted to the adventurous world of skydiving.
Goodyear Blimp
A distraction at many sporting events, the Goodyear Blimp always seems to be in the thick of the action! Look at pictures of the blimp-building process.
A distraction at many sporting events, the Goodyear Blimp always seems to be in the thick of the action! Look at pictures of the blimp-building process.
Helicopter Association International
A huge database of Helicopter Information.
A huge database of Helicopter Information.
History of Helicopters
Comprehensive history of helicopter types.
Comprehensive history of helicopter types.
Gliding U.K.
The Nene Valley Gliding Club is a small gliding club that offers introductory flights, and also has an extensive links page to lots of the gliding resources you may be looking for.
The Nene Valley Gliding Club is a small gliding club that offers introductory flights, and also has an extensive links page to lots of the gliding resources you may be looking for.