Teaching the world to fly since 1974
Kitty Hawk Kites is a small business based in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. John Harris started this business in 1974 as a hang gliding school at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. As time went on, he added a small retail store selling t-shirts, kites, and souvenirs. And it grew from there!
John is still the president and is very active in the day-to-day happenings at each store. The difference at Kitty Hawk Kites is that we work as a team to ensure everyone is successful.
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40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Nags Head, NC, May 25, 2012 – This past weekend Kitty Hawk Kites held the 40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. While the weather proved to be too unstable for a complete competition, the participants were still able to make some history! On Saturday, May 19th those who participated in the competition were given the opportunity to fly the 1902 Wright Glider replica built by the Wright Experience.
Kitty Hawk Kites Announces New JetPak Adventure!
Kitty Hawk Kites is now offering an exclusive JetPak experience that is sure to thrill and fascinate visitors and residents alike. The JetLev R200 creates a smooth and stable ride with the ability to climb, dive, and hover up to thirty feet above and below the surface by using advanced water pressure to jet the participant into the air.