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Birds In Paradise Flight School

3666 Kuiloko Rd, Hanapepe, Kauai, HI 96716
808 822-5309
Ranked #2 of 5 tours in Hanapepe
5.0 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Operating on Kauai for 21 years, Birds in Paradise Flight School is the premier powered hang gliding company offering introductory flight lessons over... more » Owner description: Operating on Kauai for 21 years, Birds in Paradise Flight School is the premier powered hang gliding company offering introductory flight lessons over the most breathtaking landscape in the world. We fly up to 4 ultralight trikes so friends and family can experience the exhilarating hands-on experience together. An FAA-certified instructor teaches the basics of ultralight flying while you fly over the rugged coastlines, Canyons, white sand beaches and the lush valleys of the Garden Island. A thrill and an adventure of a lifetime. Since 1990, Birds in Paradise has taken more than 22,000 people flying. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012 via mobile

Went to Birds in Paradise and had a fantastic experience. As a hang glider pilot out of Florida my experience was in very different conditions. I flew with Eric and my wife with Gerry. Both were highly experienced and exceptional pilots. They made my wife and I very comfortable and the experience and views are something you can't experience with... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

My morning started at 5.00am with serious discussions with the weather god. The rain teamed as it does in Kauai. By 9.00am I was joking with the guys re: the disussions with the weather god and having succeeded in clearing the skies was permitted to fly. I travelled in February 2012 from Australia. I found Birds in Paradise listed in... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I learned flying in a WW II Schweitzer glider, then a 150 and later a 172 (Cessna). The sailplane was really great--silent except for the hissss of the wind. The Cessnas-terrific for light travel, getting from place A to Place B in a usually-predictable time. BUT-it wasn't until my wife and I visited Kaua'i, and read THE BOOK that i... More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

My new wife and I had a great time doing this. Unfortunately my wife got kind of a raw deal. The aircraft she flew on didn't have a video camera (which we weren't told about before-hand) and the still camera that was on her aircraft was broken, which we didn't learn about until we got back down to the ground,... More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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My husband wanted to try this and initially I was hesitant. However after reading the review on Kauai Revealed, my concerns regarding safety were put to rest. It's a plane and a glider! The staff there were very professional. My husband has a dream of learning to fly and was thrilled with the experience. He was able to take control... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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My husband and I decided to give this a try - we thought this would be a fantastic, once in a lifetime kind of adventure. I love it when we are right, doesn't happen enough. We scheduled our flight time a few weeks in advance, and booked an early morning slot. Perfect. The guys at Birds In Paradise are awesome... More

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agua dulce
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I surprised my husband for our anniversary with a lesson with Bird Of Paradise. We both LOVED our lessons, it was a day we will never forget! And probably the best gift I have ever given my husband!

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kalihiwai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Take the time on your Kauai Adventure to have one of the best adventures possible. Gerry can show you the bird's eye view of this magical place and it will stay in your memory for quite some time..Safe Safe Safe and Super Fun~

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Indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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Excellent adventure for all ages!....our party ranged from age 16-61...We would do it again!!...and will when we return....pilots are knowledgeable and safety is Always priority...learned so much...this should not be missed!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

On our honeymoon my new bride got me an hour with Birds in Paradise for Valentine's Day. They were very safe but also very laid back. Sometimes these activities are run by anal folks but not this one. These guys are cool and obviously love what they do. You get to fly and the view is awesome. Dont wait til... More

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