The 46th Anniversary of Hang Gliding at Grandfather Mountain
On this day 46 years ago, July 13, 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites founder John Harris became the first person to hang glide at Grandfather Mountain.
Category: Aviation
Free Flight: Staying Current
Our OBX hang gliding school assistant manager, Billy Vaughn welcomed paragliding pilot Joe Seitz to our bi-weekly zoom discussion and Q&A. We covered the topic of staying current.
How Much Does Hang Gliding Really Cost?
The most important costs when it comes to Hang Gliding, are also often the most expensive. There are also some hidden costs to consider.
Gearing Up
Learn what you type of gear you need to have for safe, fun hang gliding and paragliding flights.
Flight Planning
How to Thoughtfully Anticipate and Manage Risk On Friday, May 8th we held a Zoom call to present tips and advice on flight planning for Hang Gliding and Paragliding pilots. Several experienced pilots came together to share their knowledge on the best ways to manage …