Hang gliding with HangglideOz

Hang gliding is our passion and our instructors love sharing it with everyone who has ever dreamed of flying. We understand that for most people their first hang glide takes trust and courage. Our instructors have helped many passengers experience the thrill of a lifetime. Our team boasts 115 years of collective experience, so you know you are in safe hands. Meet your Hang Gliding Instructors Since 1987 HangglideOz has introduced more than seven thousand students and tandem passengers to the sport of hangliding, operating from the Stanwell Park and Wollongong sites. We are Australia's most experienced and professional instructional and tandem hanggliding flight centre, and are open seven days a week - weather permitting. Tony Armstrong 39 Years of Experience Chief Flying Instructor Career Highlights 2017 - Competed for Australia at the World Hang gliding Championships, Brazil 2017 - 25th place in the World Hang gliding Rankings 2017 - 2nd place NSW Hang Gliding state titles, Manilla, NSW 2017 - 2nd place, Central West Classic Hang gliding Championships 2016 - Competed for Australia at the Pre World Hang gliding Champ ionships, Brazil winning a bronze medal 2016 - 1st Place NSW Hang Gliding State Titles, Manilla (NSW) 1994 - Australian hang gliding freestyle champion 1995 - Commentator for HGFA series (PayTV) 1990+ - Ran international and national hang gliding tours and courses 1990+ - Filmed Commercials in Australia, and Asia and featured on Getaway, Sydney Weekener and Grant Denyer’s Weather Report. 1984 - Daly M Winner - Highest Point Scorer, (Cronulla Sharks) Rugby League 1979/1986 - Played first grade rugby league Wests, Canterbury, Cronulla & Illawarra In his own words: After a successful rugby league career for Wests, Canterbury, Cronulla and St George, I began searching for a new sport. An avid surfer, hang gliding to me was surfing the skies! Hang gliding is the most natural feeling in the world and I have been privileged to share the feeling of free flight with over 3,000 passengers and students. Rohan Taylor 25 Years of Experience Flight Experience Instructor Career Highlights 2018 - 5th place, Forbes Hang gliding Competition, NSW 2017 - 1st place, Canungra (QLD) Hang gliding Competition 2017 - Competed for Australia at the World Hang gliding Championships, Brazil 2015 - 1st place, NSW Hang gliding Competition, Manilla NSW 2013 - 1st place, Open Class Hang gliding Competition, Manilla NSW In his own words: I enjoy all forms of hang gliding from relaxed coastal flying to challenging new and uncharted coastal cross-country areas. My passion is cross country racing and flying thermals. When clients join me I use our time to share my love of hang gliding and know they leave knowing how it feels to fly. Greg Newnham 31 Years of Experience Chief Flying Instructor Career Highlights Over 10,000 hours of air time. One of the most experienced tandem instructors in Australia. Founder of Airplay Hang gliding School, Cairns In his own words: I join the team at HangglideOz for their Summer season. After all the years of hang gliding, it still my absolute passion. I can think of nothing better than hang gliding and enjoy sharing this amazing sport with each and every one of my clients.