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Introduction to Hang Gliding in Atlanta

Location(s): Rising Fawn, GA

Introduction to Hang Gliding

If you have ever dreamed of flight or wondered what it would be like to pilot your own personal soaring craft, then you're a perfect candidate to venture into the world of hang gliding.
  • Flying students for over 25 years
  • 5 times more pilots train here than any other school in America
  • USHPA certified teachers
  • Reach a height of over 2,000 feet on your tandem flight!
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Description:
You will fly your first flights in a controlled environment, surfing the slopes of our small hills, only about 5 to 10 feet off the ground. You will get five opportunities to fly from our small hill with a USGHA certified instructor guiding you step by step.

After your morning session you will fly tandem with an instructor by your side to an altitude of 2,000 feet above beautiful Lookout Valley where you will build on your experience in learning to fly the glider.

A wonderful introduction to the purest form of flight!

Availability:
Year round, 7 days a week, beginning at 8:00am

Location(s):
Rising Fawn, GA

Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh no more than 250 pounds.

Duration:
6-8 Hours. The day is divided into 2 sections. Morning typically begin at 8am and run until noon or so depending on the weather, then you'll meet up again for the full flight at 3 or 4pm.

Maximum Participants:
Up to 4 per Instructor.

Spectators:
Allowed, you may watch the participant hang glide.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions and closed toed shoes. Sneakers are recommended.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. 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

Experience ID:
AIR-ATL-0009

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  1. 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 back up systems to ensure you are safe and have a wonderful experience.
  2. How do you hold yourself up?
    Pilots are suspended from their hang glider by a harness and hang strap system.  You don't have to hold yourself up.
  3. 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 with 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).
  4. What is the difference between a hang glider and a para glider?
    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.