Tip: Because, on the introduction day, you will likely be making your first few flights on the training hill in warm weather, make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.
The introduction day is specially designed to provide you with the basic skills to enjoy kiting your glider, make your first few flights on the training hill, and help you get a good feel for the sport.
You will learn how to set up your equipment, inflate your glider into the wind and control it over your head. As you become confident and more in control, we go higher and higher on the training hill, to increase, at your own pace, the length of your first flights.
The introduction day costs $235 and includes:
» Use of all necessary equipment (glider, harness, helmet, and radios).
» Your U.S.H.P.A. 30 day membership.
You need to bring:
» Hiking boots, light gloves, sunglasses, long pants, a long sleeved shirt, and water.
» Please note that there is an additional $10 fee for the use of the facilities The Mt Brace Flight Park.
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