Hang Gliding
0412 607 815
Learn to fly a Hang Glider with
Tony Barton from Air Sports
Air Sports, owned and operated by Tony Barton. Tony first came to Australia a little over 20 years ago while competing in International Hang Gliding competitions. He has been flying vigorously since 1978 and received his Instructor and Tandem rating in 1986. He was the United States National Hang Gliding Champion and Points Champion for 1990 and 1991. Tony flew as a member of the U.S. World Hang Gliding Team for six years, during which they won the World Championships in 1993. His love for flying has taken him many times around the world, happily sharing his passion and experience with others.
Tandem Introductory Flights
The best way to experience the thrill of pure flight! The way it was meant to be. Tandem flights are our first step toward learning the art of hang gliding. Get hands-on flying experience, safely hanging along side an advanced, certified tandem instructor. Flight duration is approximately 20 – 30 minutes. Choose between a foot launched soaring flight or a 3000 ft high altitude aero-towed flight. You can also capture your flying experience and show your friends with an in-flight video! While flying in and around the Newcastle area, we use a number of different flying sites. From coastal ridges to the inland mountains of the Watagan National Forest.
Tandem Flights $185
In-flight Video $75
Contact Tony Barton at Air Sports on:
Phone: 0412 607 815
Website: air-sports.com.au
Tandem Flights $185
Licenced Courses
We offer training for full licenced hang gliding courses. Learn from an accredited professional pilot and hang glider instructor.
Our complete HGFA approved novice hang gliding and paragliding courses are designed to get you flying solo as safely and efficiently as possible. Our expert instructors will progress you through this complete course in approximately 7-10 days using the schools equipment. Solo training takes place on the gentle sloped sand dunes of Newcastle Beaches, then up to the higher hills surrounding the scenic Hunter Valley. Upon completion of the course you will have your Restricted Pilots Rating and be confidently soaring solo up with the eagles.
Contact Tony Barton at Air Sports on:
Phone: 0412 607 815
Website: air-sports.com.au
Hang Gliding Novice package $1,800