What exactly is Hang Gliding?
According to Webster's New World Dictionary, Second College Edition (1984), "hang gliding" is an Americanism that means "the sport of gliding through the air while hanging suspended by a harness from a large type of kite (hang glider)."

That would explain why Americans spell it Hang Gliding, while in other nations it tends to be spelled Hangliding. Other spelling we've seen include Hanggliding, Hand Gliding and Handgliding, which we believe to be incorrect. Do you spell it differently? Let us know.

Where do we fly?
Our home site is the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, just ten miles north of San Francisco.

When do we fly?
We fly seven days a week, weather permitting. Typically between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Can a person with no experience fly on the first day?
With the help of our certified instructors, anyone can fly with only ten minutes of instruction on the ground. The rest of the lesson is conducted in flight, from two thousand feet, side by side with some of the most experienced hang gliding instructors in the world.

Is it dangerous?
Like the rest of life, hang gliding is not without danger. We have maintained our perfect safety record using extreme caution, attention to detail, and some of the best pilots around. All of our instructors have between 11 and 32 years of experience.

How long is the flight?
We fly from a 2000 foot mountain, for a distance of 2 miles out to the north end of Stinson Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the San Francisco Bay area. The flight can last anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on the weather.

Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
We do tend to book up several weeks in advance, particularly on the weekends, but if your decision is a spontaneous one we will try to accommodate you.

Is there an age limit?
We have taken people between 8 and 83 years of age.

Can I get pictures of my flight?
When available (*), we will attach a camera with a wide angle lens to the glider. This captures you, the glider, and the view. At the end of your flight, your instructor will give you the exposed roll of film. (* Due to camera maintenance and other issues, the camera is not always available, and photos are never guaranteed. Ask your instructor about the camera, the day before your flight.)

What should I wear?
Be sure to wear rubber-soled shoes, such as tennis shoes, hiking shoes or running shoes. No sandals or high heels, please. Also, we suggest bringing layers, as it can be hard to predict if it will be hot or cold.

Is it scary?
Most people find that, in retrospect, the scary part is thinking about doing it. But, once you are up there flying like the eagles, it is one of the most peaceful and serene things a person can do!

Can you provide transportation?
We can provide transportation to those staying in Marin county or some of the nearby cities. This must be arranged in advance.