Learn to Fly!

April 29-May 6, 2012
Sept. 16-23, 2012
Oct 20-27, 2012

Learn how to fly at the largest hang gliding school in the world at a Kitty Hawk Kites Hang One Camp! In a week, you'll learn to launch, fly straight and level, land on your feet consistently, and earn your USGHA Hang One rating. Lodging is included. Fore more details, get in touch with the hang gliding school at 252.441.2426.

In one week, learn to launch, fly straight and level, land on your feet consistently without assistance, and earn USHGA Hang 1 rating. Our Hang 1 lesson package also includes lodging.

Availability is limited! Reserve today by calling (252) 441-2426

Hang Gliding Camps and Clinics

Hang Gliding Camps

Immerse yourself in hang gliding for one week and let us take care of the rest. Our hang gliding camps are intensive, challenging and fun. The instruction is personalized, accelerating the learning process. Although we cannot guarantee it, many campers achieve their United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA) pilot rating by the end of the week (If you don't achieve your rating, additional lessons can be purchased at a low discounted rate).

Availability is limited! Reserve today by calling (252) 441-2426.

Hang Gliding Clinics

Launching & Landing Clinics

This half-day clinic offers the perfect opportunity to practice and refine your launching and landing techniques under the direct guidance of a USHGA certified instructor. Kitty Hawk Kites offers the best location in the country to practice these techniques.

Instructor Certification Program (ICP)

If you have an Intermediate Hang III rating, First Aid and CPR certification and the desire to teach hang gliding you are eligible to attend the ICP. This program includes courses covering all aspects of teaching from philosophy to flying techniques. All ICPs are conducted under the direct supervision of a certified ICP administrator.

Instructional Aero-towing Clinic

Once you've earned your Hang III rating, you can learn all the 'ins and outs' of aero-towing and thermalling hang gliders. This clinic includes ground school instruction, two tandem flights to 2,000 feet and two solo tows to 2,000 with radio supervision.

Advanced Hang Gliding Mountain Clinic

Once you've earned your Novice (Hang II) rating and gained some additional flight time, you're ready to launch from a mountain. Kitty Hawk Kites can take you there through one of our mountain clinics. Our instructors will guide you through this exhilarating experience. Designed for the more experienced pilot, these clinics can generate hours of air time while providing the enjoyment of the company of other pilots and a lifetime of memorable fire-side adventure stories. Prices vary depending upon the size of the group and duration of stay. For more information, call 1 (877) 359-8447.