Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

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3 giờ

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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!

Thông tin khác

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

Chính sách hủy

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

Bao gồm

Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness

Bottled water

sun protection

Cần Quan Tâm

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. NOTE: weight limit for this activity is 235 lbs

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Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

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73 đánh giá

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Beginner Hang Gliding - Kitty Hawk
OnAir437532,
4 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience. Our instructors did a great job and were friendly and patient. t We somehow got perfect wind conditions - it was incredible!
I didn't care for Drake
ShannaMoo,
12 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
We purchased our beginner hang gliding lesson from Stephanie at the Kitty Hawk Kites located across from Jockey’s Ridge. She was friendly and helpful. The day of our lesson we arrived 15 minutes early. I’m glad we didn’t arrive much earlier because our instructor, Drake, didn’t start the orientation until at least 15 minutes or more after our start time. When we arrived I asked a few questions and felt the employees, one being Drake, treated my questions as more of a nuisance. I wondered if this was how my questions were being treated now, how would my hang gliding questions be answered. After the orientation we received our harnesses & helmets and assigned instructors. Of course one of mine was Drake and the other Rhodey. We walked out to the dunes, left our shoes at the end of the boardwalk, and met the other instructors at the top of the dune with the kites. Kareem was a joker and I would have enjoyed being in his group more. My husband and I were the only 2 adults in the child/adult group while the parents of the children we were with were in the adult only group. The children weren’t a problem but this seemed odd. When I inquired why the kid free adults were with the children and not their parents, I was told that was that’s just how the numbers fell. There were multiple children who participated that parents did not. The parents or families hung out at the top of the dune. I felt I was rushed to take off before I was comfortable to go. Throughout my entire lesson I felt Drake was super unprofessional and condescending. Rhodey was more patient and understanding. It’s like Drake forgets what it’s like to be a beginner. Almost anytime I asked a question about positioning during hang gliding, Drake’s response would come with a you should have been listening. Like I wasn’t listening at any point during his orientation. By my fifth flight I had to take deep breaths to not go off on Drake. Drake made my lesson unpleasant. My husband had a different experience since he did well. You will be covered in sand. You are able to take a whatever you need with you and leave at the top of the dune during your lesson. There is little to no shade so plan for it to be hot and take enough water. I would suggest this activity but not Drake. We would like to try the tandem lesson.
Great experience! Great instructor!
Brandis1914,
7 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time at the hang gliding lesson. There was a brief lesson at the school prior to heading to the dunes that was very helpful. Once I got to the dune I was super nervous, but my instructor, Burton, went over everything and I went for it. Holy cow! It was so much fun and so much easier than I anticipated. Not scary at all. I did 5 flights and wish I could have done 10 more!
Glide low
Bobby A,
6 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00
It was really fun. Though, it wasn’t quite as expected, in that, we thought we would glide higher and for longer, without being tethered to the ground. Aside from that, it was a fun experience as the instructors were all nice and enthusiastic, and the dune area was pretty fun and interesting.
You need to be in fairly...
Marsha T,
17 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
You need to be in fairly decent shape to walk over the dunes and then to run with the speed that you have to have. Luckily, I had success. But it’s a great experience. Thanks to a great cool day with good wind.
Such a cool experience
mikayled2025,
4 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience! Our 2 instructors, Brad and Kareem were great! They were super enthusiastic, patient, professional, and gave straight forward commands that were easy to follow in the air. Only wish the dunes were higher so we could’ve gotten more air and had longer flights!!! 10/10 recommend
Great 1st Experience Hang Gliding
Loretta C,
1 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I signed my daughter and nephew up for this experience. They were able to get 5 flights in each. They had a blast. There is some basic flight instruction before you get your gear that was delivered by Billy. It was helpful. The instructors are certified and very helpful. You clearly see they love what they do. Thus school is great. This is an experience worth repeating.
What a memorable experience
MichaelC14473,
31 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The crew worked very hard to prepare us before our flight during ground school. They also reviewed with us again once on the dunes. They were very helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Those kids worked incredibly hard getting the gliders back up the dune after our flight to get ready for the next run. Bring LOTS of water!!
It's worth it
michaelgE1018LR,
30 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
JD was a great instructor and team leader. Experienced, funny and helped us learn after eating some sand. Fun experience!
Great Time
Timothy B,
30 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had a great time. The instructors were professional, informative and friendly. It was fun learning how to hang glide my family and friends had a great time.