Glide Ride

🦅 SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE: Ultimate Glider Ride Experience!

Donated by: Loren Swanson (Past President of the Rotary Club of Roseville)

Location: Historic Stanton Airfield, near Northfield, MN

EVER WANTED TO FLY?! Skip the roaring engines and experience the pure, breathtaking magic of flight the way nature intended. Step into a sleek, transparent-canopy glider, lock into your harness, and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime.

After a tow plane pulls you into the sky, the rope clicks free—and suddenly, you are sailing on a lake of air in brilliant three dimensions.

Why You Want to Bid:

  • The Ultimate View: Enjoy unrestricted, 360-degree panoramic views of the stunning Minnesota landscape from up to a mile high.
  • Fly with the Experts: You’ll be in the expert hands of veteran pilot Loren Swanson for a smooth, peaceful, and unforgettable ride.
  • Nature’s Co-Pilots: Catch thermal drafts and silently glide through the sky—you might even be joined by a resident hawk or eagle sharing the lift!
  • Perfect Gift: An extraordinary bucket-list adventure for yourself, or an unforgettable gift for the thrill-seeker in your life.

📅 Scheduling & Flight Details:

  • Season: Flights take place during the beautiful soaring season, running from April through September.
  • Timing: Scheduled exclusively on weekends, from noon to afternoon (when the best thermal flight conditions develop!).
  • Weather Dependent: Flights are subject to safe flying weather, ensuring your experience is both spectacular and completely safe.

Restrictions & Value:

  • Includes: 1 passenger plus pilot (Loren)
  • Passenger Weight Limit: Maximum 240 lbs.
  • Total Value: $350 | Minimum Bid: $250

Don’t let this opportunity drift away—place your bid now and give your dreams wings!