Shop for Travel Day at Kitty Hawk Kites Plan, browse, and pre-book your Outer Banks adventures This is your shopping guide for Outer Banks recreation—built for travelers who are planning ahead and asking the big question: “What can we do when we’re there?” Think of this as a curated adventure shop, not a schedule for … Continued
Today is a special day in Aviation History. We are celebrating what would have been NASA Engineer Francis Rogallo’s 113th birthday. Rogallo, along with his wife, Gertrude, worked together to invent the flexible wing which led to the development of modern wind sports such as hang gliding, paragliding, kiteboarding, and stunt kiting. In his honor, … Continued
This blog post takes us back to the early days of Kitty Hawk Kites, when a close friendship and a shared passion for adventure led to something much bigger. In this story, Buxton reflects on his journey with his friend and fellow co-founder, John Harris, as they discovered the thrill of hang gliding on Jockey’s … Continued
In observance of Plastic Free July, Kitty Hawk Kites recently partnered with the Outer Banks chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup. The event took place on July 2nd at Kitty Hawk Kites’ adopted Sound Access point in Jockey’s Ridge State Park, bringing in volunteers of all ages, from near and far. As … Continued
This past weekend, Kitty Hawk Kites celebrated the 41st Annual Rogallo Kite Festival. Dozens of professional kite flyers traveled to the OBX for friendship, food, fun, and of course, flying! It was an amazing community event, attracting locals and vacationers alike to witness stunt kites, display kites, and the natural beauty of the Outer Banks … Continued
Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!
The Outer Banks is known for many things, and incredible sunsets are high up on the list. From gorgeous boat cruises to secluded sunset spots along Bay Drive, the Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk Kites have you covered. Break out your calendar. We’re sharing all our favorite golden hour adventures for your crew! Sunset Festival … Continued
Let’s recap this past weekend and look ahead to our upcoming events at Kitty Hawk Kites. 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival Last weekend we hosted the 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival and it was possibly our best one yet! Kite flyers came in from NJ, VA, DC, MD, and NC. And our sponsors: Premier Kites, … Continued
The Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest running hang gliding event in the world! This year, the Kitty Hawk Kites Flight School is proud to be hosting the 50th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. Pilots and friends from all over the country are driving and flying to the Outer Banks the weekend of … Continued
The Outer Banks is full of fun things to do. As a popular tourist destination (thanks, Netflix!), most local businesses rely on tourists during the summers, ourselves included. But that doesn’t mean a trip to the Outer Banks has to break the bank. There is a lot to love here. And while you can pay … Continued
This past May 13th-16th, we hosted the 49th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC. Pilots from across the United States joined us to compete and celebrate hang gliding. Get yourself up to date on the results of the Spectacular with this recap. Enjoy! Scoreboard Below … Continued
This past weekend, something amazing happened. Against all odds, the 48th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular Competition took place on October 25-27. The Spectacular is the longest continually running hang gliding competition in the world. We were afraid that we wouldn’t be able to uphold that tradition due to the current circumstances. But thanks to the … Continued
Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, honored John Harris as a recipient of its 2020 Winners Circle Award for his contributions to tourism in the State. The Winners Circle Award originated in 2004 in an effort to recognize communities, organizations, events, and people in the tourism industry. Particularly those that … Continued
So you want to learn how to fly. Great! But before you head out to the dunes, there are a few things that we recommend you bring with you on your hang gliding lesson.
As a string of barrier islands off the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks offers over 100 miles of beaches. But that’s not all. The Outer Banks has so much more to offer.
When people think of the Outer Banks, one of the first things they think of is flight. As home to the Wright Brother’s National Memorial and boasting the title of Birthplace of Flight, the Outer Banks has a rich history with human’s pursuit to fly through the sky like a bird. Since 1974, Kitty Hawk … Continued
Take advantage of everything there is to do with kids on the Outer Banks including hang gliding, surf lessons, kite flying, and more!
So, the 39th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular got off the ground today, May 20, 2011. Day 1 was a success! Perfect weather, acceptable winds, and hang gliding talent aplenty. As of the start of the competition, we have 59 participants. We have not gotten a standings list from Bruce Weaver yet, but we’ll make sure … Continued
