Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 5
Mobile ticket

Overview

this is one of the closest ways to experience what the Wright Brother's experienced over 100 years ago as they trying to conquer the mystery of flight ... and only a few miles away from where they actually took their first flights!

Inclusions

  • Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness

What to expect

Itinerary

Your lesson will begin with "Ground School", which is a 30 minute interactive introductory class. Once you have completed your Ground School class, you will have a short period to collect your things, use the bathroom and gear up for the flight portion of your lesson. Each student will receive a helmet and harness, which they will carry out to the sand dunes.

After gearing up, the entire class will walk out to Jockey's Ridge for the flight portion of your lesson. Each student shall receive 5 training flights per person over the next 2 hours. Once we have completed each student's flights, we will all return to the Hang Gliding School to wrap up and review what you've learned during your lesson.

Stop At:

• Jockey's Ridge State Park, 300 W Carolista Dr Milepost 12 on US 158 bypass, Nags Head, NC 27959

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 16 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joy W
April 2022

First let me say, this 65+ year old gal and hubby thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. We did not have any preconceived notions on what it would be like and it far exceeded our expectations. Our instructors, Michael and Oliver, were superior in knowledge and training experience with warm, friendly...

Lynn P
April 2022

Super fun experience learning to hang glide. I didn't think I'd be successful, but I did it! The instruction at the beginning was at the perfect level for beginners, building confidence from the start. We each got 5 flights and the instructors were by our side on the ground the entire time, coach...

Rebekah A
July 2021

I read about hang gliding with Kittyhawk kites in a blog about things to do with your kids in the OBX, so I decided to try it with my 14 and 15 year olds. It was a wonderful experience. The instructors were all knowledgeable, friendly, and laid back. Five runs insured everyone got to glide and ma...

Cameron M
July 2020

Awesome experience! The staff were professional, patient, funny, and welcoming! Our 3 kids (ages 18, 20, 22). enjoyed beginner lessons on the dunes at Jockey's Ridge. Charlie did the ground school and E was their instructor for the flights. The instructors were energetic and positive throughout t...

hbombers
July 2020

Floating across the dunes is an amazing fun experience. The training and comfort you get from the instructors is great. It doesn't feel scary at all, since the instructors hold your glider the whole time, and you get 5 maybe 6 feet off the ground tops. Overall, a great introductory experience. ...

DylanCFP
July 2021

2 families, 5 kids ages 10 to 14, adults 40 to 52. We ALL had a blast. Nic was flawless. We all learned so much & were striving to improve, but having a BLAST at the same time. My sides still hurt. Not from crashing, but from laughing in between flights. Very easy physically. The hardest par...

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