Paradise Hang Gliding, Inc

Specialties

Hang Gliding in the Florida Keys with a Certified Instructor, towed up to either 1,500′ or 2,500′ by our beautiful custom tow boat. You will never forget the exhilaration of this World Class experience, and can get a taste of flying the glider yourself.

You will experience a thrilling and beautiful look at the Florida Keys, Florida Bay, and Everglades National Park. Learning to fly hang gliders does not get any easier or safer than our USHPA approved training systems, with complete lesson packages to take you from fledgling beginner to advanced pilot and beyond. AND you can take home an HD video of your experience!!!

History

Established in 2008.

After nearly 4 years of operations on the Gulf of Mexico, near Naples, FL, Paradise Hang Gliding, Inc. has relocated to the fabulous Florida Keys. Located at Whale Harbor, we enjoy flying above the magnificent scenery of Florida Bay, the Florida Straits, and Islamorada.

Meet the Business Owner

Scot T.

Business Owner

Owner and Tandem Instructor Scot Trueblood, pictured here, has been flying hang gliders for over 34 years, and flying tandem over water since 2004.

He has been organizer and/​or meet director of several prestigious hang gliding competitions such as the U.S. National Speedgliding Championships, 2001 & 2002, the Red Bull Wings Over Aspen Speedrun, 2000 & 2001, and the Jackson Hole Aeroextreme 2000 & 2002. He has won or placed in a number of hang gliding competitions since 1981, and has flown over 1000 hours in dozens of different glider types, at sites from coast to coast in the United States. His articles and photographs have appeared in the pages of Hang Gliding Magazine on a number of occasions. He has all Special Skills endorsements on his rating card, and is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer as well. His love of the sea and sky are evidenced by his passion for sharing them with others.