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Introduction to Hang Gliding

Rising Fawn, GA

Item #: AIR-ATL-0009
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Journey into the world of hang gliding, and experience first hand how it feels to pilot your way through the skies!

  • Flying students for over 25 years
  • USHPA certified teachers will train you on 55 acres of pastureland
  • Learn and practice the basics of flight on your own before you enjoy a tandem flight with your instructor
  • Soar to spectacular views during the tandem flight over the Tennessee Valley!
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Rising Fawn, GA

Year-Round:

Summer:
Thursday through Tuesday - 7:30 AM

Winter:
Thursday through Sunday - 7:30 AM

Spring and Fall:
Thursday through Monday - 7:30 AM

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    Essential Information
    • Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh no more than 250 lbs
    Duration
    6-8 Hours. The day is divided into 2 sections. Morning typically begin at 8 AM and run until noon or so depending on the weather, then you'll meet up again for the full flight at 3 or 4 PM.
    Experience Provider Info
    Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
    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.
    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 backup systems to ensure you are safe and have a wonderful experience.

    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.
    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 when 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).

    What is the difference between a hang glider and a paraglider?

    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. 

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    Exchanges
    Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Cloud 9 Living.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

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