Introductory Hang Gliding Lessons
10,000 ft Hang Gliding Lesson

Two place (tandem) flight makes it safe and easy for the new-comer to get into the air within minutes of arriving for their first lesson. While most solo pilots land on their feet, wheels are used while flying tandem to make safe and easy landings. Due to the less cumbersome landing procedure, wheels also allow the student to be on the controls for a much longer period each flight.

Highland Aerosports offers introductory tandem hang gliding lessons to altitudes of 2,500 ft, one mile (5,283 ft.), and 10,000 ft.
Tandem Glider on Tow

There aren't any mountains on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, so we utilize a technique called aerotowing to become airborne. Unlike the traditional method of launching a hang glider by running off of a mountain, we use a powered ultralight specifically designed for towing hang gliders into the air. Very similar to the system sailplanes have been using for well over 50 years. This system consists of a 250 ft. tow rope connecting the release of the hang glider to the release on the tow vehicle. Once everything is hooked up, the tow plane acts as an engine for the hang glider. When at altitude, your hang gliding instructor simply releases from the tow line, and then you get to enjoy the quiet of the purest form of flight attainable.

Typical First Lesson
Tandem Glider Launch
1).Arrive for lesson.
2).Complete about five minutes of paperwork.
3).Talk about the procedures and controls.
4).Climb into the glider.
5).Review procedures and controls.
6).Relax and enjoy the view while your instructor pilots the aircraft to altitude
7).Release from the tow line.
8).Take the controls and pilot the glider down to an altitude of about 300 ft.
9).Relax while your instructor rolls in on the wheels for a smooth landing.
10).Become addicted to hang gliding and sign up for more lessons.

You can choose from a 2,500 ft, mile high (5,280 ft), or a 10,000 ft tandem lesson.

Altitude Flight Time 3 Cost 1
2500 ft. 12 - 15 minutes $130.00
Mile (5280 ft.) 25 - 30 minutes $230.00
10,000 ft.2 45 - 60 minutes $550.00
1). Cost is all inclusive for lessons.
2 Includes on board photographs
3).Flight times may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.
10,000 ft. Tandem Hang Gliding Lesson
The view during a 10,000 ft. tandem lesson.

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Group Rates
Altitude 1-4 ppl 5-9 ppl 10-14 ppl 15-20 ppl 20+ ppl
2,500 ft. $130.00 $125.00 $120.00 $110.00 $105.00
Mile (5,280 ft.) $230.00 $220.00 $210.00 $200.00 $195.00
10,000 ft. $550.00 $540.00 $530.00 $515.00 $500.00
With groups of 15 or more, the group organizer flies for free!

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Lesson Prices subject to change without notice.

Highland Aerosports Inc.
24038 Race Track Rd.
Ridgely, MD 21660
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