Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Outer Banks, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With this beginner hang gliding lesson, take flight just a few miles from where the Wright Brothers flew their first aircraft. Start with a 30-minute “Ground School” introduction, take a short break, and then begin the flight portion of your lesson. Don your helmet and harness, and head out to the dunes near Jockey’s Ridge—from there, take five training flights over two hours.
- A beginner hang gliding lesson in Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Includes a 30-minute introduction and 5 training flights
- Go hang gliding near where the Wright Brothers first flew
- Use of hang glider, helmet, and harness included
What's Included
- Hang Glider, Helmet, Harness
- Bottled water
- sun protection
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Park at Jockey's Ridge State Park main parking lot. The Hang Gliding School is located to the left of the visitor center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
AnaPaula_O
The boys had a great time with the instructors, they are so energetic and attentive .Also the view is amazing. Definitely will come back!
Reviews
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MAGDOLEN_A, Jul 2026
Was a great experience and definitely a must do while in Kitty Hawk! The guides worked very well together, communicated very well and seemed to genuinely care about us having the best experience possible and our safety. Listen to all the advice- sunscreen, water are a must. Also, you need to be able to walk in sand a decent distance, and uphill after each flight. Wind conditions weren't the best on our day, but they offered several different options such as rescheduling or reducing to 3 vs 5 flights (with a partial refund which came surprisingly very quick!). Overall great company would definitely do this experience.
Bonnie_B, Jul 2026
You do not go as far into the air as the images in the advertising and marketing would make you believe. It is a pretty limited ride but it was still fun and it was nice to be able to have 5 runs. Our guides were awesome! Keep in mind that you will spend time laying on sand - many times - and you may even end up landing flat and basically sliding into the sand with the glider on top of you. I'd suggest capris! cover your thighs and knees. Also, it ways to wear shoes but we all did it barefoot.
Vinnie_B, Jul 2026
Relax and enjoy the ride and don’t worry if you end up eating a little sand. Hope that you end up with good winds for the day . Instructors tended to be very patient.
Brian_M, Jul 2026
So much fun. Very hot out on the dunes bring plenty of water. All of the guides were great and gave good instruction
April_D, Jul 2026
It was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. Staff was great and very friendly. Only down fall is climbing the dunes.
Aaron_P, Jun 2026
This was a great beginner experience with a very low chance of messing up and injuring yourself. It will either allow you check off hang gliding from your list of cool things you can say you have done, or it will give you the itch for more. At most you will get 10-15 feet off the ground and you will land in sand. There is plenty of instruction before you even make an attempt and the staff are very patient and kind. This is such a unique experience and it will make a great memory.
John_R, Jun 2026
Definitely good for beginners! We had never tried hang gliding so this was a fun introduction without the risk of being super high! The instructors were all very positive and gave good feedback to help us improve! We’re 57 but there were also kids and it worked well for everyone! I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in a fun afternoon!
Lisa_F, Nov 2025
The hike to the location can be strenuous over lose sand, and the hill to position yourself between glides was pretty steep, but the two gentleman we had, Larson and Brad, were excellent.
Olivia_L, Nov 2025
This was the highlight of our trip! Ben & Legs are excellent instructors! Our family (age 16 to 60s) all had successful flights. We will definitely do this again next time we are in OBX.
Bobby_A, Oct 2025
It was really fun. Though, it wasn’t quite as expected, in that, we thought we would glide higher and for longer, without being tethered to the ground. Aside from that, it was a fun experience as the instructors were all nice and enthusiastic, and the dune area was pretty fun and interesting.
Marsha_T, Sep 2025
You need to be in fairly decent shape to walk over the dunes and then to run with the speed that you have to have. Luckily, I had success. But it’s a great experience. Thanks to a great cool day with good wind.
Timothy_B, Jul 2025
We had a great time. The instructors were professional, informative and friendly. It was fun learning how to hang glide my family and friends had a great time.
Madeline_M, Jul 2025
Great instructors. Thrilling experience!
The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me with zero prior experience.
By the end of the session, I felt confident and totally hooked. Floating in the air and taking in those amazing views was unforgettable.
Heather_B, Jul 2025
The instructors were a lot fun while also very attentive and knowledgeable. Drake made me and my husband very comfortable even though I was very nervous.
Shane_S, Jul 2025
It's great, just listen to the instructors and try not to over think it! Checked off an item on my bucket list. Definitely do it if you're thinking about it.
Petra_H, Jul 2025
We had a great time! Unfortunately, weather conditions cut our lesson short but getting to fly in a hang glider was still incredible!
M_A, Jun 2025
Great experience! Was a fun new thing to try and it did not disappoint. Not hard at all and the staff were very helpful
Heather_B, Jun 2025
It was a great time. Our instructors were nice. We will definitely hang glide with Kitty Kites next time we are in the OBX
Michelle_E, Apr 2025
This was such an amazing experience! The guides could not have been nicer and took our safety very seriously when the wind picked up! Would highly recommend for teens when they are done hanging out with their families on the beach AGAIN:) Enjoy taking flight next time you are on OBX!
Sophie_V, Nov 2024
First flight ever, the glider was so much more comfortable than I thought it would be, and the instructors gave real time advice as they guided down, in 5 glides there was so much improvement! Also, typically the glider is carried uphill for you, but I got to try it, very empowering. Recommended for anyone who has never tried it before!
Mary_F, Nov 2024
We had a great time! Michael and Josh were very informative and lead us "ole timers" through the procedure step-by-step. Would definitely do this again!
Christine_H, Oct 2024
This beginner lesson was a great end of week afternoon activity. You arrive and sign waivers and it is followed up with instruction. All instructors are great, patient, and are there every step of the way literally. You are fitted for gear and then hike out on a boardwalk to a spot to remove your shoes. Prepare to foot it through sand to a high point on the sand dunes to put your instruction to the test for 5 flights. It is so much fun! It was a pretty sunny day and great views! Bring water and quick snack or purchase onsite. You hike it back to collect your “i flew” badge of honor and hang gliding pass to return. We will be back!
Jenia_J, Aug 2024
Staff really nice
Weather uncomfortably hot
On top of dunes no shade or protection from the sun — can easily get ill from overheating
Sabine_v, May 2024
Great experience! My so (17) was the only participant. Perfect teaching, great fun. The instructor was very friendly and attentive . We felt completely safe.
Lori_R, May 2024
This was an amazing experience for our family. Josh, Alex, Oliver and Alise were so friendly and professional. They all made this an unforgettable day for us. I highly recommend do this.
Steve_L, May 2024
Very good experience. David and Jude were both great.
Too windy in the am but they rescheduled for the afternoon
Lots of fun and one of a kind being in kitty hawk
Ronda_W, Mar 2024
Our beginner hang gliding lesson with Rich and Megan was awesome! They made the experience super fun and comfortable. Rich was a great instructor. I’d highly recommend trying to hang glide-it was a great experience!
Lizbeth_P, Feb 2024
It was an amazing experience. The instructors are friendly and they made everything so easy.
Due to weather conditions they had to cancel for the day we had scheduled, but they gave us many options and were very attentive to reschedule us before we had to leave Outer Banks.
AnaPaula_O, Aug 2023
The boys had a great time with the instructors, they are so energetic and attentive .Also the view is amazing. Definitely will come back!
Kevin_K, Aug 2023
The instructors were informative, patient, and supportive in a humorous way. The view was incredible and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I only got in one flight because I did pull a hamstring, so be sure to stay loose and warm. WORTH the one flight though!
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