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Tandem Hang Gliding

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Tandem Hang Gliding

Tandem Hang Gliding is one of Kitty Hawk Kites' signature hang gliding experiences in Jarvisburg, NC. It's a strong fit for guests looking for flight experiences, scenic flights, and groups.

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Tandem Hang Gliding

Starting At

$199 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Best For

Bucket-list, Thrill-seekers

Location

Cotton Gin - Jarvisburg, NC

Options

2000ft, Mile High

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Adventure Overview

Outer Banks Tandem Hang Gliding

There is nothing like it…Tandem hang gliding will be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. Fly to altitudes of 2000ft or higher with a certified hang gliding instructor from our flight park at the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC.

Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience during your Outer Banks vacation? Our instructional tandem hang gliding flights offer you the chance to participate in a high-altitude flight—up to a mile above the stunning Outer Banks—while learning the fundamentals of free flight.
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$5 OFF!

Mention the offer when booking by phone or apply the discount online during checkout. It’s the perfect way to fly high and save.

Call 1-877-FLY-THIS (359-8447) for booking assistance.
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Adventure Options

2000ft

Tandem Hang Gliding

2000ft

Starting At

$199 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Duration

10-15 minutes

Best For

Thrill Seekers, Bucket-list, 14+ Years Old

Available At

Cotton Gin - Jarvisburg, NC
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Adventure Option

2000ft

1 Fight $199

Duration

10-15 minutes

Best For

Thrill Seekers, Bucket-list, 14+ Years Old

Available At

Cotton Gin - Jarvisburg, NC

The 2000′ Tandem Aerotow Lesson is perfect for thrill seekers who want to get an overall perspective of hang gliding with a bird’s eye view of the coastline above the Currituck Sound on the Outer Banks. No experience is necessary, and this sky high hang gliding lesson is handicapped accessible.

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 plane tows you to altitude, the glider is released, then you and your instructor glide back to the airport where you land like a plane.
Mile High

Tandem Hang Gliding

Mile High

Starting At

$399 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Duration

25-30 minutes

Best For

Thrill-seekers, 14+ Years Old, Bucket-list

Available At

Cotton Gin - Jarvisburg, NC
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Adventure Option

Mile High

1 Flight $399

Duration

25-30 minutes

Best For

Thrill-seekers, 14+ Years Old, Bucket-list

Available At

Cotton Gin - Jarvisburg, NC

This is the ultimate tandem hang gliding tow at 5,280 feet! The tandem lesson is the most state-of-the-art training available, and perfect for students who want to get an overall perspective of hang gliding with a bird’s eye view of the coastline above the Currituck Sound. No experience is necessary.

Don’t forget to bring some warmer clothes for the cooler months, because flying in an open air glider at a mile high will likely be 20+ degrees cooler than the ground temperature! This may be a welcome reprieve from the sweltering summer heat, but flights in March, April and even May and September can be quite brisk. Keep that in mind when booking your Mile High Tandem flight.

Minimum age to fly is 14

Maximum weight to fly is 225lbs

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Review some commonly asked questions so you know before you go.

What do I bring? +

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable flight, we recommend bringing:

  • Comfortable, athletic clothing (avoid skirts or short shorts)
  • Closed-toe shoes or athletic sandals
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Water and sunscreen
  • A small bag or backpack to carry your items
  • A camera or phone in a protective case (or purchase our GoPro Flight Package)
Where is it? Location +

We offer Tandem Hang Gliding Lessons seasonally at the Kitty Hawk Kites Flight Park on the Currituck County mainland. Our Flight park location is approximately 30-45 minutes drive from Kitty Hawk and just a little over an hours drive from VA Beach.

Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

We try to be as flexible as we possibly can to make your experience great, but please be mindful that we do have some policies that should be reviewed.

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Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

Our activities tend to fill up, so we encourage you to make your reservation early, especially if you plan to come in June, July, August, September, or during a holiday. While walk-ins are welcome, there is no guarantee that space will be available without a reservation.

Payment

Full payment is required to book your reservation. Kitty Hawk Kites does not hold spots without payment. Your card will be charged when you click “Accept” on the confirmation page. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. If you want to pay by cash or gift card, you must make your reservation at one of our retail stores or activity sites. If you are unsure of where the nearest reservations facility is, please call or text 252-251-4314.
Prices are subject to change, so confirm the rates at time of reservation.

Weather Related Cancellations and Refunds

Weather changes frequently and unexpectedly in coastal areas, and many weather forecasts are inaccurate. Due to these factors, weather related cancellations will likely not occur until very close to time of the scheduled reservation. Should Kitty Hawk Kites cancel your scheduled activity due to unsafe weather conditions, you will be offered the chance to reschedule your activity or Kitty Hawk Kites can either issue you a **wind check** (for Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) or provide you with a refund for the portion of the activity you were unable to complete.

For instance, in the case of Demo and Beginner Dune Hang Gliding Lessons the first portion (“Ground School”) of your lesson will not be cancelled and is non-refundable within 48 hours. The ground school is pro-rated at $39 per student.
Note: if you were booked on one of our packages, and part of your activities are cancelled due to weather, and you opt for a refund, you will be charged regular price for the activities you completed.

Customer Related Cancellations & Rescheduling

Should the purchasing customer request a refund, Kitty Hawk Kites will provide a full refund for any request that is made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. No refunds will be given for customer cancellations made within the 48 hours before the scheduled activity. If the reservation is made within the 48 hours before the activity time, the reservation is non-refundable at the time of the booking.

Fishing Trips scheduled on the Carolina Blue and the Southern Run require a weeks notice to cancel for a full refund.  Any cancellations made within a week of your fishing trip will be charged full cost of the trip.

Reschedules

Customers may request to reschedule or wind check their scheduled activity to a future time or date at any time up until the day preceding their scheduled activity. Same day rescheduling shall not be permitted.

Late Arrivals & No Show Policy

NO REFUNDS or reschedules will be given if you fail to show up for your activity. Please contact Kitty Hawk Kites 24 hours prior to your scheduled activity if you need to reschedule.

Waivers

For activities that require a liability waiver to be completed, each participant of that activity must complete a waiver to participate in that activity. Minor participants (anyone under 18 years old) must have their waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian in order for the minor participant to take part in the scheduled activity. If you have any questions concerning whether the scheduled activity requires a waiver or how to obtain a waiver for a minor not traveling with their parent or legal guardian, please call 1-877-FLY-THIS to speak to a Kitty Hawk Kites reservations associate.

**Wind Checks**

A wind check is a non expiring voucher which allows you to schedule your activity (Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) for a future date if you are unable to complete your scheduled activity and cannot reschedule during your stay on the Outer Banks. Wind checks do not have to be used by the person to whom they were issued – so don’t lose them. Kitty Hawk Kites is not responsible for lost or stolen wind checks. If you have a wind check and would like to schedule your activity, simply call reservations at 1-877-FLY-THIS and them know you are redeeming a wind check to begin the scheduling process.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our activities as accessible as possible. While some activities may have limitations, we’re happy to work with you to explore accommodations. For assistance or questions, please contact us at (252) 441-4124.