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Activity Outer Banks, USA

Dune Hang Gliding Lesson

4.9 (92 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Dune Hang Gliding Lesson

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 5 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Kitty Hawk Kites

Ages: Children (4–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–95 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness

Not included

  • Not included: Bottled water
  • Not included: sun protection

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. NOTE: weight limit for this activity is 235 lbs

  1. Stop 1

  2. Jockey's Ridge State Park

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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

  • Park at Jockey's Ridge State Park main parking lot. The Hang Gliding School is located to the left of the visitor center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 92 reviews
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Dune Hang Gliding Lesson

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