A hang glider is a non-motorized rigid wing that is triangular in shape with the pilot and passenger lying side by side inside a control frame.  Steering the glider is achieved through weight shifting.  

​You will launch off of the mountain by running side by side with your tandem instructor.  Don't worry, you only have to run 3-5 steps before you'll be flying.
What should I expect?
  • Hang gliding has been around since the 1970s and is a wonderful way to experience what it's like to be a bird
  • During flight you are lying down in a harness, suspended underneath the triangular shaped rigid sail
  • Drive up to launch takes about 20 minutes
  • For the takeoff you will have to run 5-15 feet in order to launch from the mountain
  • 7-30 minutes of flight time, depending on the weather conditions
  • The whole process usually takes around 90-120 minutes
  • If you are susceptible to motion sickness, it would be wise to not have a big meal before flying, plus maybe bring some Gravol
What's included?
  • Basic preflight and post flight briefings
  • Certified equipment: helmet, harness, wing, reserve parachute
  • A Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada (HPAC) accredited pilot
  • In-flight HD video at no extra charge
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Preparing the equipment and performing a safety check
What do I need to bring/wear?
  • Running shoes or day hikers
  • Pants and a light jacket/sweater...it can get cold if we are able to climb up high
  • Sunglasses & sunscreen
  • A bottle of water
  • Some snacks or even a picnic as there is a fridge and barbecue you can use
  • A memory stick/card, external hard drive or laptop so you can get your pics/videos right after your flight
  • Bring your family and friends to watch you fly!
Why should I fly with you guys?
  • Our landing zone boasts a 2000' grass runway and taxiways on nice level ground.
  • We're the only place in BC that you can do a paragliding or powered trike tandem flight  the same day as your hang gliding one, or different members of your group can try different types of flying depending on their preferences
  • You can sit and relax in our Pilot's Lounge, an outdoor covered deck with couches, WiFi, barbecue & fridge and watch all of the flying activity: paragliders & hang gliders landing, powered trikes and occasionally even small planes taking off and landing
  • Check us out on TripAdvisor and see what people have said about their experiences
  • Because we love to fly!
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Coming in to land
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The runways of the Freedom Flight Park
How do we take off?
  • After driving to launch, your pilot will prepare and check the equipment, give you a safety briefing and dry run through
  • Your pilot will assist you with your harness and you will prepare for takeoff
  • A safety check is performed by the pilot
  • Depending on the wind, you will either walk or run a short distance on a grassy slope
  • The paraglider will lift you into the air and just like that, you're a bird!
What's the flying part like?
  • You will be lying comfortably in your harness beside the pilot
  • During the whole takeoff, flying and landing, you can talk with your pilot
  • If there are thermals (columns of hot air rising), your pilot will perform 360° turns to try and climb higher
  • Should you feel a little queasy, the pilot will fly down to the landing zone as quickly and gently as possible
  • Enjoy the feeling of flying like a superhero!
Is the landing difficult?
Coming in to land
The same landing from the ground...watch until the end!
  • Similar to planes, we land into the wind to minimize our speed along the ground
  • Your pilot will do an "approach" to the landing zone
  • Just like an airplane, you land on wheels on one of the nice smooth grass runways so you simply remain prone in your harness
  • Next we take a picture of the huge smiles on everyone's faces!
Anything else I should know?
  • Flight times are typically in the mid morning to late afternoon depending on the weather conditions
  • ​Maximum weight of passenger: 200 lbs.
  • Minimum age 16.  16-18 requires parent/guardian's  signature
  • Must be able to run 20-30 feet
  • For your own safety, please notify us of any health issues
  • By appointment only
  • From April to October
  • Gift certificates available
Vertical Divider
Only $225.00 + tax
Vertical Divider
Call: (250) 891-4447
​Email: FreedomFlightPark@gmail.com