![]() The ride was smooth (didn’t have to worry about being airsick), exciting and the views and experience just cannot be described. We had done a helicopter tour a couple of days before (which had made us a little queasy) and this was way better to see the island. Armin is super friendly, very experienced and made the whole experience amazing. We made our one day road to Hana trip into a 2 day trip because we wanted to do Hang gliding on one day and it was so worth it. Oh, and if you are prone to motion sickness, you won’t have to worry about that with us! For added piece of mind, our aircraft is equipped with an emergency parachute and can fly and land without engine power. With over 28 years in business and some 20,000 flying hours, we have a 100% safety record. This aircraft also provides additional benefits in comfort and convenience and enables longer air time. The micro-light ‘trike’ (as this type of aircraft is known) provides the experience of hang gliding while also being capable of flying in a wider range of weather conditions. ![]() This micro-light aircraft features a hang gliding wing and weight shift operation, very much like a traditional hang glider, but powered by a reliable 912cc 4-cycle Rotax aircraft engine. We do this by offering interactive flight lessons using an Airborne XT 912. Skill for a new pilot to be accepted for continuing mentorship by the community of experienced and avid pilots.At Hang Gliding Maui, we are dedicated to the preservation of the sport of Hang Gliding by offering powered hang gliding flights for the first time pilot as well as those with experience. Teaches the strategic and judgment skills required for safe and practical recreational hang gliding. there is basic skill but limited judgment regarding very complex high altitude situations. ![]() At this point, a student is akin to a new driver on a busy highway. A lesson is defined by 7-12 flights since repetition is This works out to approximately 10 flights The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. If after the fun introductory lesson you want to become a "rated" pilot, successful training requires approximately 15 lesson days as defined by the Hang II rating set forth by The paypal system, so I can put you on the official google calendar that will remind you and me of our upcoming lesson. We highly recommending picking a date and perhaps even better a range of dates so we can choose the best wind, paying for the lesson day via So now, you really have a good feeling for what the sport is all about. We can now hike to the top of the dune for a little higher flight, with you knowing something so you can actually assist in a much safer tandem flight. We just add on extra fee to the solo part because of the extra effort and time. Glider we assembled for the solo part of the lesson. If - and only if - there is enough wind and you weigh under 160 lbs, we can perform a small tandem (only available on the coast). The experience usually begins at 10 am at 6030 Pacific Ave or the Corvallis Airport and runs to around 3:00 pm. Its a very methodical baby step process that everyone enjoys - once your attention has been rewarded by the feeling of floatingĭown the beach or small hill at height of four feet. So, its a holistic experience with a little bit of entertaining interactiveĬlassroom work (that parents love because it generalizes the principles of learning to anything the kids may want to try),Ī little simulator work and then finally going out to the beach practicing with a real hang glider. Running along aside you making sure you are safe. Its a blast to feel your bare feet rise off the dune under your own power with the instructor, Most people love the "family" lesson, where everyone, including the kids, participate as a team, in learning theīasics of launching and landing a hang glider. So, its an end in itself,, withoutĪny need to go on, but still having been well worth the effort. A first experience is as fun as it is educational. Do not believe us! Read the Testimonial Reviews here at Īll hang gliding experiences are an experience and a "lesson".
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