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Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Outer Banks, USA
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With this beginner hang gliding lesson, take flight just a few miles from where the Wright Brothers flew their first aircraft. Start with a 30-minute “Ground School” introduction, take a short break, and then begin the flight portion of your lesson. Don your helmet and harness, and head out to the dunes near Jockey’s Ridge—from there, take five training flights over a few hours.
- A beginner hang gliding lesson in Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Includes a 30-minute introduction and 5 training flights
- Go hang gliding near where the Wright Brothers first flew
- Use of hang glider, helmet, and harness included
What's Included
- Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness
- Bottled water
- sun protection
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Park at Jockey's Ridge State Park main parking lot. The Hang Gliding School is located to the left of the visitor center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Ronda_W
Our beginner hang gliding lesson with Rich and Megan was awesome! They made the experience super fun and comfortable. Rich was a great instructor. I’d highly recommend trying to hang glide-it was a great experience!
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Ronda_W, Mar 2024
Our beginner hang gliding lesson with Rich and Megan was awesome! They made the experience super fun and comfortable. Rich was a great instructor. I’d highly recommend trying to hang glide-it was a great experience!
Lizbeth_P, Feb 2024
It was an amazing experience. The instructors are friendly and they made everything so easy.
Due to weather conditions they had to cancel for the day we had scheduled, but they gave us many options and were very attentive to reschedule us before we had to leave Outer Banks.
AnaPaula_O, Aug 2023
The boys had a great time with the instructors, they are so energetic and attentive .Also the view is amazing. Definitely will come back!
Kevin_K, Aug 2023
The instructors were informative, patient, and supportive in a humorous way. The view was incredible and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I only got in one flight because I did pull a hamstring, so be sure to stay loose and warm. WORTH the one flight though!
Wendy_R, Jun 2023
This got canceled.
.too windy and I'm headed back home. Bumner.. Maybe next year?they offered a voucher which is good for whenever you return I opted not to take the voucher because I don't know if I'll be back..
The one guy gave me a board to use on the dunes since it was my birthday. It was fun sliding down the hills but very windy and lots of sand in my hair and everywhere else.. I appreciate the fact that the guy didn't charge to use the board.
Deborah_R, May 2023
Best experience at OBX ,kids friendly , Branden the instructor was really patient and made the best of our time ,Larson it’s great at instructing and giving directions will definitely go back again
Sandra_R, May 2023
Our instructors were top notch! Made the day awesome!! Great instruction and guidance.!! FLARE!! Small class of three but it was just our group. Great day to fly!!
Juliette_D, Oct 2022
I always like to try new experiences on trips, and hang gliding was certainly new!
The instructors (Cooper and Brad) were enthusiastic and patient. They didn’t make students feel neglected — even if, like me, they are not athletic. They offered tips on how to improve the next flight after every flight.
I crashed on my last flight because my brain didn’t follow their instructions, but the sand is soft. So no harm done.
Very highly recommended.
Brekk_M, Aug 2022
Great instructors and a wonderful time. Everyone flew and had a great time. Highly recommend this activity to anyone even with little athletic ability. Never very far from the ground and the sand made for easy, soft landing. Tried to add photos unsuccessfully.
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
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