Beginner to Pilot Hang Gliding Program

Beginner to Pilot Hang Gliding Program

Become a Certified Hang Gliding Pilot in 16 Lessons!

Lessons I, II and Pilot Program Included!

Under the supervision of a USHGA certified instructor, in the most advanced training program hang gliding has to offer, you will learn to launch, fly, and land a hang glider on water.

Miami hang gilding's Pilot Program is your entry into the world of modern hang gliding and solo flight. Our tandem instruction offers an accelerated way to learn and perfect the skills necessary to launch, fly and land a hang glider solo. Get a bird's eye view of Miami and the keys, - The way they where meant to be seen by water and by air.

On the protected waters of Miami’s Biscayne Bay our custom designed boat will tow you and our certified instructor safely into the air. When released from the towline at over 1,000 feet, you will literally glide across s the air as light as a feather.

Miami Hang Gliding's Level I program is your entry into the world of modern hang gliding From the protected waters of south Biscayne Bay. Our custom designed boat will tow you, in the pilot harness, and our certified instructor safely into the air. When released from the towline at over 1,000 feet, you will literally glide across the air.

In Level II, you will launch the hang glider; fly the glider on and off tow; and then land the glider in the water. But now, you will be in control, under the supervision of the instructor. Upon successful demonstration of the necessary skills, and an evaluation by the instructor, you will be prepared for solo flight.

Hang gliders are controlled by shifting the pilot's weight with respect to the glider. Pilots are suspended from a hang strap connected to the glider's frame (hence the name "hang" glider). By moving forward and backward and side to side at the end of this hang strap, the pilot alters the center of gravity of the glider. This then causes the glider to pitch or roll in the direction of the pilot's motion and thus allows both speed control and turning.

Our instructors are certified for airworthiness by the Hang Glider Manufacturers Assn. (HGMA). Also, hang gliding instruction has been standardized and students learn from certified instructors using a thorough gradual training program.

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• Tandem flights with a certified tandem instructor to an altitude of over 1,000 feet
• Simulated in-flight training lessons on basic weight shift control of the hang glider
• A training video is available for viewing

Tandem Instruction will include:

• Launch techniques
• Pitch control
• Roll control
• In flight maneuvers
• Water landing

Ground School will cover:

• Hang glider components and terminology
• The set up and break down of a hang glider
• Hang glider safety skills, including: Pre-flight, Hang Check and Pre-Launch Techniques
• Weight shift training on a hang glider simulator

• Simulated in-flight training lessons on basic weight shift control of the hang glider
• A training video is available for viewing

Practical Instruction will include:

• Launch techniques
• Landing Approach
• Landing Technique
• In flight maneuvers

Ground School will cover:

• Basic Aerodynamics
• Airspeed vs. Ground Speed
• Speeds of Flight: Minimum Sink, Trim, Best L/D (Lift Over Drag)
• Micro Meteorology
• Equipment safety
• Ground Handling Skills

Upon passing a practical evaluation by your instructor, you will be ready for Solo Flight!

Beginner to Pilot Hang Gliding Program
Daily, By Appointment

Departure Dates:

Daily - Closed Christmas and New Years Day

Departure Times:

By Appointment

Departure Point:

Tours depart from:
2550 South Bayshore Drive
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

No Discounts for Children and Seniors

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Bring swimsuit, sunscreen and towel

Recommended for all tours in Miami: Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Miami Hang Gliding and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

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