Location(s): Austin, TX
Learn to Hang Glide Class
- Your instructor is certified by the U.S. Hang Gliding Association and has over 20 years experience
- Classroom instruction orientates you to the sport and a training film
- Ground school provides coaching on how to hold and lift the glider
- At the practice hill, put your new skills to use and experience the freedom of flight with you at the controls
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- Free Exchanges
- Free Refunds
Description:
Your experience starts with a couple of hours in the class room where you will learn about hang gliders and the basics of how they work.
Then, it's over to the landing field for ground school. In ground school, you learn to lift the glider, how to hold it and how to move with the glider. After ground school, the only thing left is to do is fly!
On the foot of the practice hill you will take your first steps toward getting off the ground. As the day moves on, you'll move higher up the hill and get progressively longer flights - up to 5 total.
By the end of the day you will be looking back on one of the most fun and exhilarating experiences of your life.
Your instructor has been hang gliding for over 20 years and competes nationally and internationally in cross country and speed gliding events and has organized regional and national competitions.
He was elected Regional Director for the Texas and Louisiana USHGA chapter along with being a member of the USHGA board of directors for six years. You are in good hands!
Availability:
April - October; 7 days a week.
Location(s):
Austin, TX
Essential Information:
Provider is a member of the United States Hang Gliding Association.
Participants must weight no more than 230 pounds.
Experience includes 5 flights on the practice hill on the day of your class.
Duration:
From noon until 7pm or so
Maximum Participants:
Up to 10 per class.
Spectators:
Allowed, you can sit in on the classroom session with the participant and watch the hang glider take off.
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 sturdy, comfortable, closed toed shoes.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date, cancel or reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
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What should I bring?
All hang gliding equipment that is needed is provided. You should come prepared to spend an entire day in the great outdoors in Texas. Bring lots of water, and wear footwear such as hiking boots that will support your ankles.
