Intro to Hang Gliding Course
Orient, OH
From $150
2 Options Available
About this experience
- SKU:
- AIR-COL-0003
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Dates - Columbus, OH
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Free
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- U.S. Hang Gliding Association certified instructor
- Ground school will orientate you with your glider, how to hold and lift the glider and teach you basic weight shift control
- Put your new knowledge to use on your first few tows, as you develop your skills close to the ground
- Experience the freedom of this unique form of flight, you are on your way to becoming a hang gliding pilot!
The perfect experience for the hang glider to be.
This course is a half day introduction to foot launched flight, learning training protocol, glider set up, preflight inspection, ground handling and landing skills.
Your hands-on learning will begin on flat ground. You will learn to launch a glider using a light tension towing winch. A tow operator will control the winch with a line connected to you and your glider.
The first several tows will be short and keep you a few feet above ground. You will be developing launch skills, learning towing procedures, getting a feel for the glider, and working on good landing practices.
As your skills improve the tows will be longer and take you a little higher off the ground.
By the end of the class you could be launching into a short flight and landing on your feet depending on weather conditions and aptitude..
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:
Daily - 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM
**Evening courses are available during the week May through July, or weather permitting.
Essential Information
- All participants must be able to fit safely into a harness and be in good physical condition
- Participants weighing more than 240 pounds or taller than 6'5" may have difficulty fitting into the harness comfortably
- Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a consent form
- It is recommended to bring a water bottle and a snack with you on the day of your experience
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Exchanges
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