From catapulting flaming soldiers over castle walls to sitting on active geysers, humans have long been fixated on flying through the air. Absorb the wonderment of flight with today’s Groupon: for $70, you get one introductory glider flight at Sosa Gliding Club in Hamilton (a $140 value, including HST).

Sosa Gliding Club, a spot for airborne recreation since 1948, dispatches aspiring cloud surfers on piloted sky cruises in its fleet of nonmotorized two-seat aircrafts. After launching from one of three grass runways at the Rockton Airport trailing a powered aircraft, gliders holding patrons and a seasoned Sosa pilot release from tow ropes and embark on an effortless flight through the firmament. During the 20- to 30-minute flight, two-seaters soar above the Southern Ontario countryside, providing views of Cambridge, the African Lion Safari, and crop circles resembling Sir Winston Churchill. Buoyant duos cruise their glider to a gentle bird-like landing, at which point customers receive a certificate of achievement and a CD about flying. Sosa Gliding Club furnishes flights depending on weather conditions such as rain and meatball storms.