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Hang Gliding Lessons in Santa Barbara

Location(s): Sylmar, CA

Hang Gliding Lessons

Always wanted to fly? Then, consider this introductory hang gliding class your entry into the world of flight.
  • Operating for over 30 years; the largest and oldest hang gliding flight training academy in Southern California; over 100,000 safe flights flown!
  • The owner and head instructor has been elected regional director of the U.S. Hang Gliding Association
  • Ground school will teach you how to hold and lift the glider and familiarize you basic weight shift control
  • On practice hill, use your new skills to experience the freedom of flight with you at the controls
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Description:
The perfect experience for the hang glider to be.

You'll begin your flying lesson by meeting at beautiful Dockweiler State Beach Training Flight Park which was designed and built by the city of Los Angeles and is known as one of the safest and most efficient training slopes in the nation.

After a brief ground school you will put on your harness and pre-flight the glider.

Beginning midway up the hill you will begin your flight training. As your skills and confidence improve you will progress up to the top of the hill.

A state of the art lesson program makes it simpler and more enjoyable than ever to become a hang glider pilot!

Your hang gliding school has been in operation for over 30 years, is the oldest and largest hang gliding flight training academy in Southern California, and has had over 100,000 safe lesson flights flown.

You are in good hands!

Availability:

Available year rounds, Wednesday- Sundays/ Summer: 11:00am/ Fall, Winter, and Spring: 12:00pm.

Location(s):
Sylmar, CA

Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 5' tall and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Children under 18 years of age must have parental approval.

Duration:
3.5-4 hours

Maximum Participants:
1 per flight

Spectators:
Allowed, visitors are strongly encouraged to come visit the training parks.

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. We recommend long pants and comfortable running shoes.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 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-SBA-0005

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  1. Do I need to be really fit to hang glide?
    Hang Gliding requires no exceptional talent or skill. Almost...anyone of average height, weight, and physical conditioning can learn. The most strenuous part of flying lessons is walking back up the training slopes.
  2. If I'm afraid of heights, can I learn to fly?
    Many hang glider pilots claim to be afraid of heights. If you enjoy flying in airplanes then you will probably be comfortable in a hang glider.
  3. What should I bring to my lessons?
    Long pants, comfortable running shoes and 1 liter of drinking water. Cameras are welcome. Be prepared to pay a $5-7 parking fee to the county.
  4. What time do lessons begin and end?
    Lesson times vary with the seasons. Winter classes begin at 1 pm. and last for approximately 4 hours, while summer classes are scheduled throughout the day.
  5. How heavy is a hang glider?
    Our modern light weight training gliders weigh about 50 pounds and with just a little bit of wind, they weigh nothing at all.
  6. What happens if the weather is bad?
    Don't worry, full credit will be issued and your lesson will be rescheduled for another day.