Sun Oct 6 Tandem Hang Gliding or Sailplane Gliding w/ Transport ($59.99 Deposit)

TANDEM HANG GLIDING

Hang gliding grants man his primal wish to soar with the condors. Since recorded thought man has dreamed of having wings and hang gliding makes that dream come true. Imagine flying like an eagle. You are thousands of feet above the earth’s surface. Although the air is brisk, the view is stunning and the feeling is exhilarating. You seek out updrafts of air to keep you flying so that you marvel in the view for as long as you can. This is hang gliding. Tandem hang gliding offers you the same experience within the guide of an experienced professional. Tandem hang gliding in New York allows for some of the finest moments you can experience in the air. It’s Tandem Hang Gliding New York! Learn more here...

The morning will start with a safety briefing and instruction, and you will be towed in a tandem hang glider to 2,500 ft above ground with an 'USPHA' rated tandem instructor at your side, then release to fly freely like a bird and land safely on wheels. They video each flight with an on board camera. (Video costs additional $40)

TANDEM SAILPLANE GLIDING

Ever want to fly or glide a plane without an engine. Here is is your chance. The introductory rides give you the opportunity to fly with an FAA certified commercial pilot or instructor. Choose from either our basic trainer or high performance glider. A rugged single engine tow plane will tow you to approx 2500 feet above ground level (AGL) where you will pull the release and experience free flight!

There are over 20,000 FAA licensed glider pilots in the US, over 100,000 world wide. Soaring exists in every state in the nation including Alaska and Hawaii. National Distance record - Out and return 1023.42 miles, April 25, 1983 flown by Thomas Knauff from Ridge Soaring, PA. National Altitude Record - 49,009 ft, February 17, 1986 flown by Robert Harris from California City, CA. World Speed Record over 100KM triangle - 135.09 mph, March 3, 1997 flown by James M. Payne from California City, USA.

For more info about sailplane glider, click the link to Valley Soaring

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: October 5, 2024 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 7:30 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.

Depart 8:15 AM from Midtown NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Depart 8:30 AM from NJ: (North Bergen Park & Ride) Commuter Parking Lot, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (Map) Please wait near the bus stop. Note: Daily parking is $2, and multiple day parking is allowed.

Return Date/Time: Depart around 3:30 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 5:00 PM, midtown NYC 5:20 PM & Queens at 6:00 PM

COST

Early Bird Tandem Hang Gliding: $209.99 with $59.99 deposit. Bring balance of $150 cash on the event date. Video CD costs $40 additional. Early Bird Tandem Sailplane Gliding: High Performance Ride $149.99 with $49.00 deposit. Bring balance of $100 cash on the event date. Regulars are $10 more within 7 days of the trip or when Early Birds sold out. Please bring $5 cash tips for the hang gliding / sailplane gliding instructors. Much appreciated!

Included: Tandem Hang Gliding: Certified guides, instruction, tandem hang gliding to 2,500 feet, 1 bottle of water, & round trip transportation from midtown NYC. Tandem Sailplane Gliding: Demo, tandem sailplane gliding to 2,500 feet, 1 bottle of water, & round trip transportation from metro-NYC.

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https://Oct062024tandemgliding.eventbrite.com/ Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment has been received.

Weight Requirement: 40-240lbs

Items to Bring: Comfortable cloth, sun-glass, sun screen, & camera. Bring the following to do while waiting: books, cards, board games and video games.

Amenities: Picnic tables, swing set, large chess set, and lots of fresh air

Group Size: 3 to 15

REFUND POLICY

* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 2 weeks in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $20 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.

By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

PREVIOUS VIDEO/PICTURES

My First Tandem Hang Gliding Video:

Pictures from previous tandem hang gliding events:

2011: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/2106231/

2012 A: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/9395892/

2012 B: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/11331722/

2013 A: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/15573582/

2013 B: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/17926722/

2014 A: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/22858152/

2014 B: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/25184362/

2015 A: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/26209639/

2015 B: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/26469250/

2016: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/27021456/

2017: https://www.meetup.com/nycays/photos/27981525/

2018: https://www.meetup.com/nycays/photos/28984651/

2019: https://www.meetup.com/nycays/photos/30272455/

Pictures from previous tandem sailplane gliding events:

2013: http://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/photos/15573892/

2022: https://www.meetup.com/nycays/photos/32702261/

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