Tandem Hang Gliding Lessons

Fly to altitudes from 2,000 feet to a mile high (5,280 feet) with a certified instructor from our tow site at the Currituck County airport. The views of Currituck Sound, the ocean, the surrounding countryside, and on a good day, the city skyline of Norfolk, are breathtaking from these altitudes. Once released from the tow plane, the only sounds are from you, the instructor, and the wind flowing around you. These elements, combined with stalls, dives, and turns, are sure to make tandem hang gliding the most exciting and memorable experience of your stay in the Outer Banks.

In tandem hang gliding, the student and instructor are hooked into the glider together. The glider is designed specifically for tandems with a larger wing area for more lift and tricycle landing gear to simplify take offs and landings. An ultralight (dragonfly) plane tows you to altitude, the glider is released, then you and your instructor glide back to the airport where you experience a surprisingly soft and smooth landing.


While tandem hang gliding requires no experience and is perfect for beginners, it is also a fantastic way for more serious students to make rapid progress in their training programs. With tandem hang gliding, you truly fly like an eagle. Instructors will let even the most novice pilots control the glider at altitude if they wish.

No experience is necessary and hang gliding tandems are handicap accessible. Our surveys indicate that this lesson is one of the most rewarding adventures for students of all ages.