Welcome to Hang Gliding Tahoe
FAA Flight Instructor Paul Hamilton offers powered hang gliding discovery flights for Carson Aviation Adventures flight school. These are for the first time pilot as well as those with experience.
Take an interactive flight lesson in an Apollo Trike shown here flying over South Lake Tahoe. This FAA approved light-sport aircraft features a modern hang gliding wing, very much like a traditional hang glider, but powered by a reliable Rotax aircraft engine. This is a safe, unique and thrilling activity for Reno and Lake Tahoe.
We had a great 2010, 2011 seasons and expect more for 2012. We fly every day (weather dependent).
This aircraft is also known as a microlight trike and previously known as an ultralight WSC trike. The FAA now calles it a “weight-shift control aircraft”.
Do we fly in the winter? You bet.
Winter flying can be spectacular with snow in the mountains and a completly new view of Lake Tahoe. Visit our Winter flying page to learn about winter flying and how we stay warm with new technology heated clothing.
The weight-shift control “trike” (as this type of aircraft is known) provides the experience of hang gliding while also being capable of flying in a wider range of weather conditions. This aircraft also provides additional benefits in comfort and convenience and enables longer air time.
Do not worry, there is no boring class room sessions for the lesson. We get you dressed in a stylish flight suit, do a quick safety briefing and go flying. It is all about flying for the discovery/intro lesson.
We cater to thrill seekers and the not-so-thrilled alike. See what all types of people say about the flights with their testimonials.
We have been operating since 2004 and now have a new S-LSA Aircraft (shown below).
This new Apollo/Evolution aircraft has more room, greater wind protection, more comfort, bigger engine and faster. See photo gallery to the right for new photos of this top of the line trike.
Flying is an experience of seeing everything from a new perspective. Soar over the beauty and wonder of the high Sierras. Experience stunning Lake Tahoe and the rugged Sierra mountains from a birds-eye view few ever experience. Flying a powered hang glider trike is incredible exhilaration of a lifetime!
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