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Hang Gliding Maui: Your Gateway to the Skies

At Hang Gliding Maui, we blend excitement with safety to provide an unparalleled airborne adventure. Our experienced hang gliding instructors ensure a memorable journey.

Armin Engert

My name is Armin Engert, and I'm the owner of Hang Gliding Maui, a passion that stems from a lifetime dedicated to airborne adventure. In the early 1980s, I ventured into extreme sports, initially owning windsurfing and diving schools in Sri Lanka. During this time, I discovered my love for hang gliding, winning multiple Hawaii State Hang Gliding Championships throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Outside of flying, my interests include sailing, windsurfing, wing foiling, bicycling, hiking, and scuba diving. I began hang gliding in 1982, captivated by the freedom of flight. As my skills grew, I felt compelled to share this exhilarating experience with others, especially newcomers to the sport.

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In October 1990, I founded Hang Gliding Maui, starting as the sole operator. The inspiration came after a transformative summer in Germany, where I flew tandem hang gliders over Castle Neuschwanstein. Determined to bring a similar awe-inspiring experience to Maui, I initially operated non-motorized hang gliders over Haleakala. I set a record for the highest vertical descent in a tandem hang glider, descending 10,000 feet from summit to sea level. Challenges with wind conditions at Haleakala's peak led me to innovate our operations with motorized hang gliders.

At Hang Gliding Maui, I strive to introduce the joy of free-form hang gliding to as many people as possible. We operate from the most stunning airport in the U.S., offering breathtaking flights over rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and the endless blue ocean. As the company's sole instructor and pilot, I am dedicated to providing a safe, unforgettable adventure in the skies above Maui.

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AIRBORNE SINCE 1990

Armin Engert started Hang Gliding Maui in 1990 and is a FAA Certified Flight Instructor as well as a certified Tandem Hang Gliding pilot. Having flown hang gliders and Ultra-lights since 1982, Armin has accumulated some 20,000 flying hours to date. Hang Gliding Maui has been featured on several television shows both domestic and International, the most well known of these was in 1996 when MTV's Jenny McCarthy flew with Armin for the show Extreme Comedy. Armin and Karin married March 1998 and the two now run the company together. Their son Silvan was born May 1999, daughter Nadia arrived December 29, 2002. Armin is originally from Germany and Karin from Switzerland. Both are fluent in German and English languages.

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Advantages for the passengers in a powered hangglider verses an autogyro:

Powered Hangglider: easier to board, little quieter, engine off gliding.

Autogyro: roomier, less wind because of the bigger windshield, unobstructed views.

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Powered Hanggliding

$240.00 for 30 minute lesson

$320.00 for 45 minute lesson

$400.00 for 60 minute lesson

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Autogyro

$260.00 for 30 minute lesson

$350.00 for 45 minute lesson

$440.00 for 60 minute lesson

Camera Service:

Digital shots from wing mounted camera - $ 50.00

Movie from wing mounted camera - $ 100.00

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Why Choose Our Hang Gliding Company?

Offering unique, safe, and exhilarating experiences tailored to every tourist's needs.

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This is truly a must do in Maui. We made our one day road to Hana trip into a 2 day trip because we wanted to do Hang gliding on one day and it was so worth it. Armin is super friendly, very experienced and made the whole experience amazing. We had done a helicopter tour a couple of days before (which had made us a little queasy) and this was way better to see the island. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The ride was smooth (didn't have to worry about being airsick), exciting and the views and experience just cannot be described.

JUBIN E. / Fremont, California

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This was definitely one of the highlights of our Maui trip! After reading about this in our Maui guidebook, my wife and I opted to do this instead of a helicopter tour and we were NOT disappointed! Hang gliding over Maui offers you an unparalleled view of this gorgeous island. Armin is an incredibly kind and charismatic guide who even gives you a lesson while you're in the air and allows you to steer! Can't recommend this enough for anyone looking for a unique experience that you won't forget.

MIKE S.

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Had a blast! This is definitely one of the best things to do on Maui as the tagline says. You get an hour lesson on how to fly a trike and go up with Armin as your instructor. You get an amazing view, learn a lot, and photos of an activity that might soon become a hobby. I am already thinking about more lessons back on the mainland. During my flight, we went to the top of Haleakala and flew over the crater! Thats 10,000 feet!!! Cant wait to go back.

JASON V.

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