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Hang Gliding Instruction

Lesson Descriptiontypical duration$ cost
Tandem Lesson: Learning basic flight controls, right of way rules, soaring techniques, and the approach into the Andy Jackson Airpark. Check out this YouTube video . And  this YouTube Video.. Plus a couple of videos made by one of our students, John Wright (thanks John).(video 1), (video 2), 2 hours$180
Training Hill Lesson: Solo flying at the 90' training hill. (video) All equipment provided. Students start by using the large easy to fly Condor and progress to Falcons. Depending on conditions we often see students doing 5 to 10 flights per hour. Returns to the top of the hill are provided using a motorized Gator (video) making it physically a breeze. 2 hours.$180
Combination Lesson: This is the most economical way to train. It is done instead of the above mentioned 2 hour lessons and is a combination of both a tandem lesson and some (usually about 10) training hill flights. Most students require typically 4 to 6 of these combination lessons to prepare for their first mountain solo lesson.3 hours$250
Mountain Solos: A radio assisted mountain solo flight. Students either have their own equipment at this stage or may rent equipment based on wing for $50, and/or harness for $10. As skills and knowledge are demonstrated, the USHPA Novice rating is issued.2 hours$40

Selection of personal videos, by class of 2007 student, Dave Aldrich.

Below is an assortment of training pictures

(photos and videos below are courtesy John Wright)