Location(s): Orientation is in Milpitas and the flights are in Hollister, CA
Hang Gliding Lessons
- Teaching students for over 30 years
- Main instructor/owner named the U.S. Hang Gliding Association instructor of the year in 2001
- Practice takeoffs and landings on small training hills
- You will get to fly!
- Free Personalized Gift Box
- Buy Now Book Later
- Free Exchanges
- Free Refunds
Description:
The owner and lead instructor has over 30 years of experience and is a leader in the development of modern hang gliding training standards and the U.S. Hang Gliding Association Instructor Certification Program.
During your 2.5 hour orientation and ground school, your experienced, USHGA Certified Instructor will teach you the basics of operating the glider and proper safety procedures.
Next you will practice takeoff runs and landings learning what the glider feels like floating over your head as you run along and how to control its actions.
When you and the glider begin to understand each other, it's time to move onto the slope, and really FLY!
Availability:
Year Round; Saturdays and Sundays.
During the winter, start time is 11am, while in the spring, summer and fall there is an 8am and 3:30pm start time. Note there is an orientation which takes place about 2 hours prior to the start time (or the night before for 8am's)
Weekday lessons are available, but a minimum of 3 participants are required.
Location(s):
Orientation is in Milpitas and the flights are in Hollister, CA
Essential Information:
No experience necessary. Participants must be at least 5' tall and weigh between 90 and 290 pounds.
Duration:
2.5 hour ground school/orientation followed by a 4-5 hour lesson.
Maximum Participants:
Up to 5 per instructor
Spectators:
Allowed
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 recommended.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 3-5 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
