TTL News 313 Posted April 5, 2023 Locals know spring has officially arrived in Chemung County when gliders begin to fill the skies over Harris Hill. Weather permitting, sailplane rides will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. beginning in April, and daily from mid-June through Labor Day. Fall rides will resume on weekends after Labor Day and continue through October. Harris Hill Soaring is one of the oldest and largest glider clubs in the country, and among the first to offer rides to the public. Gliders are towed to an altitude of approximately 4,000 feet above sea level before being released to soar silently over the breathtaking views of the S. Finger Lakes. Rides lasts 15-20 minutes and cost $140. Passenger weight limit is 245 lbs. as dictated by FAA safety regulations. Passengers are flown in a high-performance two-seat glider, with room for a single passenger and pilot. The runway is located next to the National Soaring Museum, which houses the world’s largest glider collection. For more information, go to www.harrishillsoaring.org & www.soaringmuseum.org. Also opening this month is Harris Hill Amusement Park. The park will welcome visitors on Monday-Friday from 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday from noon—8:00 p.m., starting April 10. Daily hours of noon-8:00 p.m. will begin mid-June and continue through Labor Day weekend. A longtime local favorite, the park first got its start in 1947, and offers kiddy rides, putt-putt, go-karts, golf driving range, batting cages, an arcade, and the original soda bar. For more information, go to harrishillamusements.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
