Introduction to Hang Gliding
Rising Fawn, GA
From $249
4 Options Available
About this experience
Journey into the world of hang gliding, and experience first hand how it feels to pilot your way through the skies!
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- AIR-ATL-0009
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No Expiration
Dates - Atlanta, GA
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Delivery
- Flying students for over 25 years
- USHPA certified teachers will train you on 55 acres of pastureland
- Learn and practice the basics of flight on your own before you enjoy a tandem flight with your instructor
- Soar to spectacular views during the tandem flight over the Tennessee Valley!
Dip your toes into the sport of hang gliding over the beautiful Tennessee Valley!
For this package, you will perform your hills lesson first. For this lesson you will get fitted in your own glider for your specific weight category and do (5) runs off of the small hill starting at about 30 feet high while an instructor is running next to you, coaching you the entire time. You can expect to experience lift of about 5-10 feet off the ground, and it will feel like much more in the moment! After this 3-hour lesson is completed, you will be instructed to head straight to your tandem flight portion in your own vehicle about ten minutes from the training hills.
No flight experience required, but you will be expected to run a short distance on the training hills while supporting your glider evenly across your shoulders.
A wonderful introduction to the purest form of flight!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!Year-Round:
Summer
Thursday through Tuesday - 7:30 AM
Winter
Thursday through Sunday - 7:30 AM
Spring and Fall
Thursday through Monday - 7:30 AM
Essential Information
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh no more than 250 lbs
Duration
Experience Provider Info
Maximum Participants
Spectators
Weather Dependent
What To Wear
How safe is hang gliding?
Hang gliding is as safe as the individual makes it. Like any form of sport aviation hang gliding requires careful training and execution. Our experience provider makes your safety a priority, they have the best equipment, a comprehensive training program, highly experienced staff and backup systems to ensure you are safe and have a wonderful experience.
How do you hold yourself up?
How fast do you fly?
The trim speed of a hang glider is about 18-20 MPH. Trim speed is defined as the speed a glider is flying when the pilot is flying hands off. Most gliders stall at around 15 MPH, are towed at about 33-35 MPH and reach top speeds of 45-65 MPH (depending on the glider model).
What is the difference between a hang glider and a paraglider?
Unlike the rigid airframe that shapes the wing of a hang glider, a paragliding wing is maintained only by air pressure. This means that the hang glider wing is more stable and can be flown at higher speeds and in a larger range of wind conditions. Paraglider pilots fly in a supine or seated position unlike hang glider pilots who fly in a prone (laying down) position.
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.