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Why Learn to Hang Glide with Kitty Hawk Kites?

Do you ever get that urge just to try something new? Sometimes life calls you to do something completely out of the ordinary and unexpected. Get our of…

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May 22, 2019

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Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School 2019 Events Calendar

Rogallo Birthday Celebration January 26, 2019 In celebration of what would have been the 107th birthday for the Father of Hang Gliding, Francis Rogallo, we will be taking…

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March 28, 2019

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A Hang Gliding Flight in Mexico

In February 2019, I ventured to Valle de Bravo, Mexico to participate in the legendary El Peñón Classic Race, a hang gliding competition known for attracting the fiercest sport class competitors in the world.

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March 27, 2019

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A First Flight Story

hang gliding launch My name is Sara, and I’m a competitive hang glider pilot. I’ve been obsessed with free flight since my first lessons in 2013. And suspect…

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December 19, 2018

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Dave’s Journey to His Hang 1

The Outer Banks have always been special to me and my family. I vacationed there as a child and, when Dave and I took our first vacation together,…

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September 28, 2018

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How Learning to Fly at Kitty Hawk Kites Made Me into a Better Competition Pilot

In 2013, I began my first summer as a hang gliding instructor at Kitty Hawk Kites. It was here that I first learned to fly. My fellow instructors…

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August 20, 2018

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Earning Your Hang 1 at Kitty Hawk Kites

If you’re ready to take adventure to a whole new level, then it’s time to earn your Hang 1 certification at Kitty Hawk Kites. So if you’re looking…

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August 7, 2018

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A Quadriplegic Gets His Wings

I wish I could bottle up Randall Dickman’s attitude and sell it at a Kitty Hawk Kites location near you. The results would be impressive and the world…

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June 1, 2018

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From Dune Instructor to Comp Pilot

How my brain ever chose to be a comp hang glider pilot I will never understand. But this is my genesis story.

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May 31, 2018

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What Makes a Hang Gliding Competition Click

A Q&A with the Legend, Jonny Thompson As many of you know, hang gliding is near and dear to our hearts around here. After all, our slogan is…

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March 14, 2018

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Our Lesson with Jockey’s Ridge State Park Super Intendant, Joy Greenwood

Since starting as the Jockey's Ridge State Park Superintendent in 2017, Joy Greenwood watched our hang gliders flying nearly every day. But with her position comes a sizable workload,…

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February 19, 2018

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Winter Hang Gliding Images

Some pictures from our instructors Tycho and Wolf, enjoy! Stay tuned for the video!

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January 19, 2018

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2017 Outer Banks Watermelon Festival!

The stage was set. A long table donned a bright red vinyl cover. The contestants patiently waited for the start. Then, fans began to circle around the table,…

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August 15, 2017

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Memorial Day Weekend Tent Sale

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May 26, 2017

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Kites We Love!

This Valentine's Day we wanted to change things up! We decided instead of telling you about a bunch of products that are red and have hearts, we would…

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February 10, 2017

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Fly Into Fun at the Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition

OBSKC is a regional kite competition bringing some of the nation’s best kite fliers right here to our back yard. This gives people the chance to be introduced to…

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October 7, 2016

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A day in the life: Kids Days

One of my biggest jobs as an events crew member is helping run Kids Days each week. This aspect of the job is particularly fun for a couple…

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July 11, 2016

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A day in the life: The 34th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival

It was a beautiful weekend for the 34th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival! Typical with any kite festival, the wind was not completely cooperative. But it was good enough to…

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June 23, 2016

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Soaring into Her Future … Literally!

Talk about soaring into the next phase of your life … literally! Imani Davis of Hampton, VA, did just that last Sunday in Manteo. Celebrating her recent high…

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May 19, 2016

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Big Week in Vegas at KTAI Trade Show

Once a year, leading retailers and manufacturers from the kite world gather at the annual KTAI (Kite Trade Association International) Trade Show. Kitty Hawk Kites is one of the…

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February 5, 2016

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Wright Brothers-American Originals

The Candy Bomber, C-54 Globemaster. Pilots during the Berlin Airlift in 1948 would drop candy from the airplane for children. We were hoping the Candy Bomber would be…

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December 18, 2015

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Outer Banks Holiday Food Drive

Did you know that the Beach Food Pantry serves an average of 4,000 Dare County residents each year? The organization is always in need of more food to…

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December 8, 2015

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Outer Banks Black Friday Deals 2015

The season of giving is nearly upon us! At the time of writing this post, Thanksgiving is less than 48 hours away and many people have already etched…

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November 24, 2015

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Mike Appel Named 2015 Spark Award Winner

In February of 2013, we lost one of the most beloved members of the Kitty Hawk Kites crew. Zack Marzec started his career with the company as a…

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November 13, 2015

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BrewTag & More-OBX Upcoming Events

BrewTag Saturday, October 24 Event Site, Nags Head BrewTag is looking like it’s going to be a great time. The forecast calls for ideal conditions this Saturday, the…

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October 22, 2015

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Manx on the Banx Coming to Jockey’s Ridge Crossing

Each fall on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the thin strip of barrier islands are flooded with dune buggies from all over the country during the annual Manx on…

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October 13, 2015

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Freaker Feet Socks Are Now Available Online

Boom boom boom chicka boom boom. Freaker Feet have arrived on the Kitty Hawk Kites online store! Made by Freaker USA, the company that shook up the koozie…

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October 2, 2015

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Freaker USA on Shark Tank? Freakin’ Awesome!

Kitty Hawk Kites has been proudly selling Wilmington, NC based Freaker USA products for several years now in our stores on NC's Outer Banks, Fort Walton and Destin,…

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September 10, 2015

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Prepare Your Taste Buds! Outer Banks Seafood Festival on Oct. 17th

Celebrating its fourth year! The Outer Banks Seafood Festival will once again take place this October at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, NC. An event dedicated…

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September 2, 2015

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Annual Outer Banks Used Gear Sale Has Begun!

September has arrived and the annual Used Gear Sale kicks off today at all five Kitty Hawk Surf Co. locations on the Outer Banks. If you're in the market…

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August 31, 2015

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