I can't wait to continue my training back on the mainland, Armin has helped me locate several other flight instructors to get my Sport Pilot License, with links to sights for getting a trike (Powered Hang Glider) and training. The glider-trike, flown by an FAA licensed pilot, is free of all these. Armin loves flying so much that he commutes to work everyday in his Cessna, how cool is that! So not only do you get an introduction to flying a Weight Shift Control aircraft you get to see some sights you would never be able to capture from the ground, unless you lived on Maui and could hike days on end. A trike is a ULA (Ultralight aircraft) composed of a robust hang-glider and a. In addition you will want to get the video and pictures to remember your first flight lesson, Armin will expertly capture the water falls you fly over and beautiful Hana coast, not to mention the wonderful intro he does with the video telling you all the things you will want to remember about his aircraft later. In all our future courses we will have a Virtual Reality Headset incorporated in our test hang to give you the latest technological advantage in training. A full hang gliding course covers assembling and launching the wing, airspeed control, turning, approaching and landing. I did two one hour flights and I would recommend you do that as well, it will go by so fast it will blow your mind. I had such a great time with him that I went back and did a second flight with Armin while I was here on Maui. He is an absolute top notch pilot, with thousand of hours and he will have you making turns and flying the powered hang glider on your first flight from the back seat. Kitty Hawk Kites boasts training facilities ideal locations in North Carolina and New Hampshire for becoming a pilot. Whether you have zero experience or you need to work on your spot landings, the instructors at Kitty Hawk Kites can help you achieve your goal. The heavier the pilot, the bigger the glider. With 40 years of experience, Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in developing new pilots for the Hang Gliding and Paragliding communities. Your weight often determines the size of the hang glider that is appropriate for you. Most manufactured equipment caters to this weight which makes it difficult to find appropriate ones if you exceed this range. Armin will put you at ease, with his warmth and charm. Hang glider pilots usually weigh between 90 to 250 pounds or 40.8 to 113.4 kilograms. If you have dreamed of flying, then you absolutely need to take a lesson with Armin Engert.
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