Gliding Through The Wide-Open Sky Is A Magical North Carolina Adventure That Will Light Up Your Soul

Did you know that Kitty Hawk Kites operates the largest hang gliding school in the world, and it is located right here on the breathtaking Outer Banks of North Carolina? Light up your soul and become a student of flying at Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding Training Center in Nags Head. Tandem instruction is handicapped accessible as the staff tries its best to accommodate everyone in the dune lessons. Propose to your significant other in flight, or post a selfie on Facebook with the wide-open sky in the background. What are you waiting for? Sign up for an unforgettable experience and become one of the more than 400,000 students since 1974.

You will start as one of many, and you must be able to run about 10 yards.

If you have a mobility restriction that prevents you from walking on the dunes, call the park staff to see about help at 252-441-7132. At least 24 hours advance notice is required, but you may want to call earlier as other factors could interfere.

Encouragement comes out strong here from the very beginning.

Kids under 18 are OK with a guardian's signature.

At first, you are never alone.

And you're off and running solo.

Instruction includes aiming for the target while landing.

But remember to keep clear of incoming students as they are just learning.

Another run with certified trainers.

It looks like you're going to be OK.

And up you go.

Soaring solo lights up your soul.

Nothing says sweet freedom like gliding through the wide open sky.

Watch out for the others.

If you're feeling extra brave, take a discovery flight with a certified tandem instructor starting April first.

This exceptional view is worth the courage.

It's your turn.

Light up your soul and learn to fly at Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding Training Center. With beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons, all the staff requires is a desire to learn how to fly. And while you're in Nags Head and up for adventures, explore a maritime forest, an abandoned cemetery, and a secluded beach on this North Carolina hike in the Nags Head Woods Preserve.