Sky Safaris
Powered Hang Gliding Lessons

Awaken your senses… Feel free as a bird…
Take in the magnificent scenery above the treetops of Lake Tahoe…

 

Tailored for the first time pilot as well as those with experience, Sport Aviation Center brings you the means to take an unforgettable flight lesson in a powered hang glider.

 
  • Take the controls
  • Fly it yourself
  • Safe
  • Comfortable
 
 

The North Wing Apache Trike has a hang glider wing, is powered by an extremely reliable Rotax aircraft engine, and is equipped with a rocket-deployed emergency parachute.

 
Seasons

Summer is not the only time to fly. Experience the frosted alpine treetops in the velvety smooth winter air, from the comfort of our cockpit and warmth of our heated winter gear.

 

Treat yourself and your loved ones to the dream of flight.

Gift certificates available

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Packages:
The instructional content of each of the following lesson packages will vary depending on the pilot’s expertise and desired area of coverage.
Tahoe Treetop Odyssey (100-120 mins)
$300.00

We will fly into the Lake Tahoe Basin. Crossing over Spooner Summit, flying along the east shore down to the South Lake Tahoe area, up Kingsbury Grade and down to the Carson Valley. We will follow the Carson River back to the Carson City Airport.  (orange)
Tahoe Rim Trek (90 mins) (watch a sample of this flight)
$225.00

We will fly up Spooner Summit and fly south over the rim of the Sierra Nevada, just south of Slide Mountain. Reaching the summit of Kingsbury grade, we will fly down to the Carson Valley and then we will follow the Carson River back to the Carson City Airport.  (blue)
Tahoe View Run (60 mins)
$150.00

We will fly up to the rim of the Sierra Nevada, just south of Slide Mountain. We will descend into the Washoe Lake Basin and after performing some low level flight will return to the Carson City Airport.  (yellow)
Carson River Rumble (45 mins)
$110.00

We will fly to the Carson River, east of Carson City. We will follow the river southbound around the south side of the city, and then fly back to the Carson Airport over the hills on the West Side of Carson City.  (green)
Washoe Valley (35 mins)
$100.00

We will fly northbound over the hills into Washoe Valley. We will descend to perform low level flight around Washoe Lake and we will fly over the hill back to the Carson Airport.  (red)