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Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

85 Reviews 4.95 out of 5 stars Based on 85 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Outer Banks, USA

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On average, this is booked 26 (10.33) days in advance.

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Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

  • Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness
  • Bottled water
  • Sun protection
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Meeting Location

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300 West Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-141918P1

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  • Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness
  • Bottled water
  • Sun protection

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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  • This tour 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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