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Paradise Air

Dillingham Airfield, Hwy 930 (Farrington Hwy), Haleiwa, Oahu, HI
808-497-6033
Ranked #3 of 16 tours in Haleiwa
5.0 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Type: Tours, Educational Sites
Owner description: Imagine flying with the birds in your own open cockpit aircraft. With an instructor along, you can take the controls and soar white sandy beaches and... more » Owner description: Imagine flying with the birds in your own open cockpit aircraft. With an instructor along, you can take the controls and soar white sandy beaches and blue waters. Our fleet of three powered hang gliders are one of the best ways to see O'ahu's north shore, while learning a bit about flying at the same time. Each student leaves with a certificate showing instruction received that applies towards FAA Sport Pilot certificate. « less
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I flew with Tom and Denise our first day on Oahu. My husband was humming with excitment and I was quite apprehensive that this was NOT going to be something I enjoyed. I'm not crazy about heights overall (looking over cliffs, tops of tall ladders, etc.) but am fine with planes and most roller coasters. I spoke... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Tom and Denise have a top-notch operation at Paradise Air. They are extremely friendly, accommodating, and reassuring for those a bit hesitant to fly. I took my parents this past Mother's Day and they had an absolute blast! They're both 60+ but both came back with huge smiles on their faces! My wife and I also did the 30 minute... More

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Sonoma County, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Flying with Denise of Paradise Air was the highlight of my trip to Oah'u and one of the best travel experiences of my life. I love Denise and Tom's approach to trike flying - part Hawaiian culture, part geography, part adventure, part scenic beauty, and part flight lesson. I really appreciate their commitment to safety first and foremost. I had... More

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Safety Beach, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It took some convincing being that I am scared of heights (not of flying) that if I signed up with my with my father in-law Glenn, he would agree to come with me in a shark cage dive. I have to admit when we first got there and watched the customers before us take off, I was a little concerned... More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I am so glad that I decided to do this. My wife and I were the first flight of the day, and between the views, the sunrise, and the humpback whales we got to see over the ocean - it was nothing short of a spiritual experience. Tom... More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This was our second trip to Oahu and our second flight with Paradise Air. If i could give it more stars I would - best experience, hands down. I loved that I got to learn how to flight and was allowed to steer (allowed? encouraged!). Denise (and on my previous flight, Tom) both gave me as much information as possible... More

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Ewa Beach, Hawaii, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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I've seen many sun rises living in Hawaii, but imagine watching the sun rise while you're floating 4000 feet in the air, gorgeous blue ocean and lush green mountains under your feet, all in the comfort of of a power hang glider. This was hands down the BEST way I've ever seen a sunrise and I will never forget it!... More

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Honolulu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

What an AMAZING adventure. You think you're going to be scared, but truly you're just floating in this graceful and elegant craft about a mile above sea level, chasing clouds over the mountaintops and feeling the wind in your hair. It's so serene and surreal that you hardly notice that you're so far off the ground. Both Tom and Denise... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

MAGNIFICENT EXPERIENCE!!! Best view of any kind of flying experience EVAH!!! If you are looking for an awesome flight experience, this has been my favorite in my life! Just for reference, I've done the helicopter flights in Hilo and New York and introductory aircraft flight here on Oahu. I bought the Groupon for their 30 min introductory lesson flight when... More

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toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Denise and Tom were extremely helpful, and professional. The flight lesson was definitely the best value on O'ahu, and certainly the highlight of my trip to Hawaii! The view was stunning. It really doesn't get much better than this!

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