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Specialties
Take a powered hang gliding flight lesson above Lake Tahoe with FAA Flight Instructor, Paul Hamilton.
There are few places on this planet where you can go powered hang gliding in a beautiful location with a world renowned expert.
Take an interactive flight lesson in a USA made, Apollo Trike. The FAA approved light-sport aircraft features a modern hang gliding wing, but powered by a reliable Rotax aircraft engine.
No experience necessary. No boring classroom. You get dressed in a stylish flight suit, do a quick safety briefing and go flying. We cater to thrill seekers and the not-so-thrilled alike.
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? If so, Hang Gliding Tahoe has what you’re looking for.
Great for Individuals, couples, groups. Kid friendly. Fabulous for birthday, honeymoon, and wedding anniversary celebrations. Great fun for bachelor and bachelorette parties. Book now.
History
Established in 2010.
The Hang Gliding Tahoe experience is provided by Paul Hamilton, Certified Flight Instructor.
Reservations required. Morning flights only for best weather conditions. The earlier, the better. All flights are weather permitting. 24 hour concellation policy. Flights are from Sport Aviation Center at Carson City Airport, Carson City, NV.
Meet the Business Owner
Paul D.
Business Owner
Paul has been flying unpowered hang gliders for over 30 years, and powered hang gliders for 20 years.
Paul holds the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) highest ratings possible for Weight-Shift Control aircraft with a Private Pilot rating, a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating, and is a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) to test pilots for FAA sport pilot and flight instructor licenses.
Paul has accumulated more than 2,000 flying hours to date and is also is a FAA certified flight instructor for light-sport airplanes.
Paul wrote the FAA «Weight-Shift Control Flying Handbook» 8083 – 5 which is used as the basis for all trike training throughout the world.