Soaring to New Heights: The Legacy of Francis Rogallo and Kitty Hawk Kites
This week, we’re celebrating some sky-high historic milestones! August [...]
Hang Gliding as a Family Tradition
We’re here to share amazing stories about Hang Gliding as a family tradition. Recently, we got to sit down and chat with 2 Hang Gliding Dads, and their kids who have followed in their footsteps at Kitty Hawk Kites.
50th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
The Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular is the [...]
49th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular Recap
This past May 13th-16th, we hosted the 49th Annual Hang [...]
Happy Birthday, Francis Rogallo!
Francis Rogallo was born on January 27th, 1912. The NASA aeronautical engineer is widely known as the father of modern hang gliding. He eventually celebrated 97 birthdays, but one in particular stands out, in 1974.