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Two Thousand Feet Over the Outer Banks: A Cotton Gin Tandem Hang‑Glide
An instructional 2,000-foot tandem hang‑gliding lesson from Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg that gives guests a 10–15 minute scenic discovery flight with a certified instructor.
Two Thousand Feet Over the Outer Banks: A Cotton Gin Tandem Hang‑Glide.
From the shoreward rise of Cotton Gin at Jarvisburg you can trade sand and surf for the wide, wind-sculpted sweep of the Outer Banks: the 2000' Tandem Lesson lifts you roughly 2,000 feet into that panorama for a discovery-style instructional flight with a certified tandem instructor, an unforgettable introduction to higher-altitude hang gliding.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 2,000‑foot scenic tandem lesson
This is the higher-altitude tandem option: a roughly 2,000-foot flight that puts you over the Outer Banks for an approximately 10–15 minute scenic experience from takeoff to landing.
Discovery-style lesson with a certified instructor
Flown with a certified tandem hang‑gliding instructor, the lesson is instructional and discovery-style—guests typically have the opportunity to control the glider for part of the flight.
Cotton Gin departure and military special pricing
The experience departs from Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC, and is offered as part of a Military Hang Gliding Special with dedicated pricing and tandem options alongside other beginner and mile‑high offerings.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
After launching from the Cotton Gin site in Jarvisburg you climb into the wind and settle into a quiet, high‑elevation glide: the certified tandem instructor coaches the lesson as the landscape unfurls below, and within the course of a roughly 10–15 minute flight you’ll take in the arc of the Outer Banks while having the chance to handle the glider under instruction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The airborne instructional tandem flight typically lasts about 10–15 minutes from takeoff to landing.
Departures are from the Cotton Gin site in Jarvisburg, NC; booking, scheduling and any special pricing (including military discounts) are handled by the operator.
Confirm gear, clothing and any requirements with the operator before your lesson—tandem equipment and instruction are provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the flight last?
The instructional tandem flight is approximately 10–15 minutes from takeoff to landing.
Where do I launch from?
This tandem lesson departs from the Cotton Gin launch site in Jarvisburg, North Carolina.
Will I fly with an instructor?
Yes — all flights are conducted with a certified tandem hang‑gliding instructor who leads the lesson and flight.
Can I control the glider?
The discovery‑style instructional flight typically includes the opportunity for guests to control the glider for part of the flight under instructor supervision.
Is there special pricing for military?
The 2000' Tandem Lesson is offered as part of a Military Hang Gliding Special with dedicated pricing.