Gliding in Riyadh?
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Are there any gliding clubs in Riyadh (like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glider_(sailplane))?
I heard there is somewhere called Thumama which might have something, but cannot find any specific info.
Thanks!
I heard there is somewhere called Thumama which might have something, but cannot find any specific info.
Thanks!
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here I am celebrating my birthday which started yesterday and is scheduled to finish sometime late on Saturday night and I can STILL find this on goggle!!! How hard can it be darling 


http://www.sac.com.sa/MyPage.aspx?id=SW5UHpBSZ6Q=



http://www.sac.com.sa/MyPage.aspx?id=SW5UHpBSZ6Q=
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But they don't appear to offer fixed wing glider sailplanes...
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For God's sake, keep well clear of Saudi gliding clubs. The mind boggles at the degree of expertise and safety prowess they will probably demonstrate.
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Agree with mentalist. But if you insist, it would be better to just jump off the escarpment with a bed-sheet.
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I think there is no gliding in KSA. Security risk.
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Full sky of microgliders in Jeddah on weekends.
http://www.darendeal.com/jeddah/deal...ure-activities
http://www.darendeal.com/jeddah/deal...ure-activities
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Ahah. These are microlights not gliders. I am out of touch ! (A glider has no motor)
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They are probably terrified that they would be a clever zionist ruse to attack their little slice of paradise.
Remember, this is a country where seatbelts are considered pointless since its Allahs will if you are meant to die.
Remember, this is a country where seatbelts are considered pointless since its Allahs will if you are meant to die.




