Kids Hang Gliding Lesson at Jockey's Ridge
Young flyers learn dune launches with two-instructor glider guidance
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Ground school, 5 dune flights
Highlights
Explore the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park in a hang gliding lesson designed for young, first-time flyers. Learn the basics on the ground, then launch, fly, and land on the sand with two instructors controlling the glider.
- Practice launching, flying, and landing on the sand
- Take five standard training flights with guided glider control
- Train in a small group with up to five students per instructor
- Join a session that runs alongside the regular beginner class
- Experience flights that may travel 30 to 100+ yards, depending on wind conditions
Know before you go
- Participants must be ages 13 and under or weigh under 100 lbs
- Requires following simple commands
- Wear closed-toe shoes or sand socks and comfortable athletic clothing
- Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hair tie for long hair
- Expect weather decisions close to the scheduled time; unsafe conditions may lead to cancellation
- Optional GoPro film and photo packages and commemorative USBs are available for an additional charge
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before the activity. Cancellations within 48 hours are not refunded. Reschedule or request a wind check until the day before; same-day rescheduling is not available. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled.
FAQs
Weather decisions may be made close to your scheduled time. If unsafe conditions cancel the lesson, you may reschedule or receive a refund for the portion you could not complete. Ground school is not refundable.
Yes. Kids lessons run alongside the regular beginner class, so families can participate during the same session.
Yes, Kids Hang Gliding Lessons are available year-round.
Meeting details
302 West Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959
