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Tandem Hang Gliding Flight

Rising Fawn, GA

From: $199

Item #: AIR-ATL-0010

(7 Reviews)

Ever dreamed of what it would be like to soar above the treetops and fly? Then this is the experience for you!

Flying students for over 25 years
United States Hang Gliding Association certified instructor
Take in the beautiful views of Lookout Mountain
Soar effortlessly thousands of feet in the air!

From: $199

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Overview

Ever dreamed of what it would be like to soar above the treetops and fly? Then this is the experience for you!

Flying students for over 25 years
United States Hang Gliding Association certified instructor
Take in the beautiful views of Lookout Mountain
Soar effortlessly thousands of feet in the air!

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When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round:

Summer:
Thursday through Tuesday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Winter:
Thursday through Sunday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Spring and Fall:
Thursday through Monday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

Participants must be at least 10 years of age and weigh no more than 250 lbs
All tandem flights are towed to altitude by a special ultra-light aircraft

Duration

15-20 minutes of flight time

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

One per flight

Spectators

Allowed, you may watch the participant do the hang gliding flight.

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.

FAQs

How do you launch and land a tandem hang gliding flight?

All of the tandems are towed up behind an ultralight airplane that was designed specifically for towing hang gliders. This means that your tandem flight will launch and land on wheels. Both you and your tandem pilot will be flying, launching and landing in a prone, lying down position. No running involved.

Can I bring my camera?

You can bring your camera with you on the flight. They cannot risk the possibility of you dropping or damaging your camera, so you will not be allowed to take pictures. Instead just enjoy your flight, check out the beautiful view, learn how to steer the glider. They will take the pictures for you ($25 charge).

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 upon the glider model).

What is the difference between a hang gliding and para gliding?

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. Para glider pilots fly in a supine or seated position unlike hang glider pilots who fly in prone (laying down) position.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
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Exchanges
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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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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 7 reviews.

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Awesome!

— Susan B | Sep 16, 2019

Hang gliding was amazing! The whole Lookout Mountain Flight Park team was great and my pilot made the experience really fun!

— Augustas B | Jul 08, 2019

Cliff was my pilot for my flight and he truly made it worth it.....thank you Cliff for your time and quality ride....it was absolutely grand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Jackie H | Oct 01, 2013

This was our first experience with hang gliding. The staff was great! We had a wonderful time.

— Jinu K | Aug 04, 2013

The hang gliding experience was awesome. The instructor was truly a professional. I have taught various types of classes for many years and I can say that Clifton not only knows his trade but is excellent at explaining and keeping people calm and involed during the experience. Highly recommend!

— Jason D | Dec 15, 2012

We had a blast hang-gliding. My wife's pictures didn't come out on her flight so they offered to take her back up and re-do the pictures for her! it was so nice of them to offer that and it was a great experience overall.

— Stuart S | Sep 26, 2011

They were very busy and we waited from 10:00 to 11:15 to go (not that big of a deal), but they had us scheduled for 11:15, yet our confirmation from Cloud 9 had us confirmed at 10...? The flying conditions were (as we were told) ?ideal?, however, Cloud 9 advertised 15 ? 20 minute flight time (it was 8 minutes and 56 seconds from the time the wheels actually left the ground to touch down). I certainly understand the need for efficiency when there are many folks that have paid and are waiting for their ride, but barely over half the advertised flight time is not reasonable. I?m not certain if there is anything that can be done, I?m simply passing along that we were not given what we purchased nor what was advertised.

— Michelle S | Aug 02, 2011

Tandem Hang Gliding Flight