Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

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!

City: Outer Banks

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $129.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $129.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (24)

Rebekah A

Jul 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 make a solid landing. It was safe and exciting. I would do it again and highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks for your review, Rebekah! Come back and fly with us again soon!

Wesley_G

Jun 2021

I took my 13 year old son with me for this experience and we loved it!! The guides were very helpful and made it fun. We would recommend it to anyone

756trishaj

May 2021

My teenage son and I (40s-something) did the beginner hang gliding lesson. After booking our reservation, we watched the mandatory instructional video several times to familiarize ourselves with the commands and functions we would encounter during the experience. (This was very beneficial as it provided much-needed information for beginners.) Upon arrival, we checked in at the office located in Jockey's Ridge State Park, and an instructor gave our group a walkthrough of the glider components and basic commands. Then, each participant was given a harness and helmet. After we made the short trek to the dunes, another instructor went over the basic commands and took a "practice" flight off the dune. Then, the group was divided up. My son and I, along with two other participants got Megan as our flight instructor. My son and I were nervous at first but Megan was professional and provided terrific instructions on all five flights. She was extremely patient, encouraging, and was thorough in delivering instructions/critiques before, during, and after each flight. If given the chance, we would do this again because it was fun! Tips: Book quickly to get a reservation as spots are limited (10 persons per group). Book a time that works well with your tolerance of the sun and heat and meal times. We booked the 1 p.m. time slot and it was around 3:40 p.m. when we finished up. Take plenty of water to drink, pack sun screen and shades, and wear sand socks or tennis shoes as the sand can get pretty warm. **Consider getting the photo/video package. We did this and we were glad we did because we got 2-minute video of all our flights and 50+ high-quality snapshots of our flights.**

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thanks for your review! We're so glad to hear that you and your son enjoyed your lessons. Come back and fly with us again soon!