Bill and his guys are excellent. Safe, fun and absolutely stunning to see and experience. My son saw two whales this week while in the glider. This is a must do when on Oahu! read more

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Great experience! Bill was great, and my pilot Sean was a real pro and very knowledgeable! And it was an absolutely fun ride! read more

I had the pleasure of doing a gliding experience with Steve and it was AMAZING! The three older gentlemen in charge were absolutely fabulous. The tour was not just stunning, but educational too! I got to fly the glider. Just wow! I will never forget it. read more

Honolulu Soaring - The wing of the glider on the left with views of the mountains and ocean all around. - Flight Instruction Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

On vacation in Waikīkī and my son wanted to take a glider flight. I was not sure I would like it, neither of us had ever been, but I am really glad we went. It's an hour away and the owner recommended we use his driver, Tom, because an Uber would be more expensive (1 hour from our hotel). Tom was great and gave us lots of information on the pilots and flights which helped put some of my fears to rest and got my son more excited about going. When we got to the air field, the weather was perfect for flying and we were introduced to Colin, our pilot. He was excellent about talking us through the process and explaining everything that was going to happen in flight. Once we were towed up we had 30 minutes in the air!! It was amazing! The views were gorgeous. Still can't get over the colors of the ocean and mountains. We were able to see so much. And the ride itself was very smooth and gentle, Colin did a great job !! read more

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I bought the Aerobatic ride for my husband as an anniversary gift. We had 2 prior dates but one was cancelled due to weather the other due to POTUS being in the area. Finally we set it up on New Years Day and the weather couldn't have been nicer. The place is out in North Shore by Dilingham field it is the 2nd gate. When we arrived there were a few others there but since our flight was just one person he was able to go right away. He got fitted for a parachute and met his pilot. We all walked out to the glider where he got a safety brief. They went over the parts of the glider and the emergency handle. He got in the front of the glider and was ready to go. The plane came around and hooked up to the glider. They took off and made their way up to altitude. Once they reached it, their tow line was released and they were on their own. They did flips and turns up in the air. His ride was for 15 minutes and when he came down he had a smile on his face! It was fun watching them in the air and he said it was fun inside. They also offer other rides so if you want a nice flight over the north shore, this is the one for you! read more

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My sister and I squeezed into the back seat of a glider and did our very own 20 minute scenic glide ride. We got to see beautiful mountain, beaches, and even Lost locations! Pretty sweeeet! I would have loved to try the aerobatic flight!! Maybe next time! read more

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This is one of those things you have to do at least once in your life. I can say it's well under the anxiety scale of a tandem skydive or a scuba dive, and I finally was in Honolulu when the weather was great and the ceiling was unlimited. The cockpit seems small when you get in and when it's time to close the canopy, but then you realize it's no different from a 2-seater sports car. The pilot and ground crew are very personable, friendly, safety conscious and procedurally disciplined, and very cool. I didn't go for the aerobatic flight for my first, and the pilot let me fly the stick for a while to get a real feel for soaring, explaining the instruments, how to feel up and down drafts, and we even saw whales offshore of Mokuleia. Take your camera, get comfortable with taking video and still shots with it, and be sure you have room on your storage card and a good battery charge because you'll get outstanding views and photo ops in the air without any distraction from the ride itself. Just do it! read more

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It was my very first time on the glider. I learned a little bit about the history of the glider by my pilot. I didn't know that glider has such a long and interesting history. My pilot was great!! He has such a great sense of humor. Overall I had an awesome time and I would recommend this activity to anyone that interested and not afraid of height. read more

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AMAZING!! From the reservations to the actual ride it was really smooth! I love how they provide exceptional customer service and the view was expectacular! I will definitely recommend to all my friends and family! We will be back to try the acrobatic ride next time! shout out to our pilot John! read more

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Great tour. Bill was exceptionally helpful. Kim professional and honest. Captain Sean amazing. Great way to spend my wife's birthday. Will recommend and be back soon I hope. 100 percent recommend. 20 minutes of flying. read more

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Very cool! Another activity that I highly recommend everyone tries at least once in their life. This is just as cool as the dolphin excursion we went on but completely different. The ride took place at Dillingham Airfield so we did it on our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We chose to do the 2 passenger scenic ride and my goodness it's either a tight fit or I ate one too many shrimps during my stay in Oahu. Everyone from the girl at the front to our fab pilot made the experience so awesome. Basically you are towed up into the sky by a plane using a rope (that's it!) then they let go of the rope and you're literally soaring in the air on the wind from the mountain ranges. From the plane you could literally see all around you from the beautiful ocean to the mountain range. I loved how the pilot also gave background history on what everything was, how long its been there and the history of the island. It's a breathtaking view and the ride is not to be missed. For those of you that get a little claustrophobic or motion sick, I recommend the 20 minute ride, it's just right. Also, don't be like me and forget to charge your camera before you head over there. From the air you can get some very cool shots! read more

Let me just say; OMG! What an amazing experience. Shawn was our pilot and he was absolutely nothing short of AWESOME. Very personable, knowledgeable and accommodating. I cannot express loudly enough how pleased I am that we had this experience. Thanks read more

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Decided to buy my Dad a glider ride for Father's Day, since it was his first time to Hawaii. When we arrived at the airport he convinced me to go along with him on the ride. I was scared (afraid of heights) but realizing this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, went ahead and joined him. I'm so glad I did! Gliding is the closest thing I can imagine to being a bird. Our pilot took us right along the edge of the mountains, right above tree tops where we could feel the lift of the wind under the wings of the glider. We saw wonderful perspectives of the mountains, Kaena point, the ocean, the different colors of the reefs... All gorgeous and thrilling. All day long after the trip I felt like I had lived a flying dream. The tow (take off) and landing were both smooth and exciting. I felt safe the whole time. I highly recommend this experience. However, if you are thinking of doing a 2-person ride you should know that the back seat where you will be sitting behind the pilot is pretty small. The 2 people should either be small, and/or know each other very well because you will be VERY close! read more

I went to Oahu with only one activity booked -- a glider ride from Honolulu Soaring (in large part due to other great reviews) -- and I was speechless after my 40 minute mini lesson. What a fantastic time! I've never piloted a plane before, only some flight simulator play, so I had no idea what to expect in terms of how it would feel to actually operate the controls. Thankfully, my instructor was fantastically nice and knowledgeable -- he answered all of my many questions in the air, such as "can we just fly right through that cloud??!" This isn't an inexpensive activity, but the memories were well worth it! On top of the joy of flying the glider for a few minutes, I got to see the island through the glass cockpit -- seeing the western shore and mountains up close in personal was a perspective that exceeded all my expectations. On top of the experience itself, the location is a bit out of the way from many of the hotels, but the drive to the airfield was quite beautiful. read more

On May 30, 2017 we get into the glider "Sky Surfer." David is the pilot. The towplane gives the glider a gentle tug. We go down the runway. In a few seconds the glider gets up momentarily before the towplane does. In a few minutes, after climbing in giant circular loops, David releases the towing cable. We drop a little before gliding in the air. The ride is smooth. You can see awesome views of the North Shore, Kaena Point, Dillingham Air Field, and the ocean. David is a confident, experienced pilot. He answers our glider questions. Before landing, he performs the "wiggle" and lands expertly on the runway near where we have started. We will definitely try Honolulu Soaring again ! ! ! read more

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The staff, equipment and pilots are top notch. They've mastered providing a once in a life memory to visitors to Hawaii. All of the pilots treat foreign and domestic tourists with Aloha!!! read more

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Loved the 20 minute scenic tour! The instructors were great and were very attentive to your needs. They explained everything and made the flight as smooth as possible. I would definitely recommend this as a tour. read more

Honolulu Soaring - My glider plane for 20 minute scenic ride. - Flight Instruction Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Took family out to Honolulu Soaring at Dillingham Airfield, HI recently.. We had a great time, booked the "mini lesson" to experience hands on flying a glider; was a real thrill... Beautiful North Shore scenery, ocean and mountain views of Oahu, can't be beat.. The pilots we flew with: David, Colin, John, & Shawn all were friendly, easy going, knowledgeable, and fun to fly with... Would "Highly Recommend" Bills, Honolulu Soaring experience for some Fun flying for all ages, pilots and non pilots alike.... Mahalo Richard Ewa Beach, HI read more

Great experience ....the guys enjoy what they do and it translates to a wonderful time for the passenger. I would reccomend and would go again read more

Highly recommend Honolulu Soaring! I had a fantastic acrobatic flight and loved every twist & turn, thank you everyone!!

This was a great experience !! So glad I made time to take advantage of this offering. I took my flight back in 2015 but am back in 2017 to send my son up read more

This was my first time in a glider, or even any small aircraft. I purchased the half an hour flight with the "mini lesson". Michael, the pilot, was very friendly and instructive, showing me the best way to control the aircraft and where to fly it to get the best ridge lift off of the mountains. I let him know that I am an Aeronautical Engineer and that I was interested in every aspect of flying. The whole half hour he was teaching me about the glider, history of the activity, and how to control flying. I am now very interested in more soaring and actually taking flight lessons on the way to getting my private license. Mr. Bill was super charismatic and funny, telling all sorts of stories to us as we waited out turn and even cleaning my sunglasses for me before I went up. Can't spread the word quick enough about this place. Can't wait to go back! Thank you Bill! read more

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This was a great experience! Our appointment was at 10:00am and we were in the air by 10:05am, we paid for a half hour and were up there 45mins and it was amazing! Our pilot (Sean) was very friendly and fun, my sister was a little nervous but Sean explained everything as it was happening and put her at ease. I would recommend Bill and his staff to anyone and everyone! read more

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First time gliding and loved I it. Sean, the pilot was great. Very interesting commentary during the fight. Cut a little shorter than 30 minute booked flight. They offered to go back up or give refund for minutes not gliding. Free red vines! After your flight, walk across the road and enjoy the beach. read more

I never would have thought of going up in a glider, had it not been the idea of my best friend. We did the 30 minute glider flight and it was absolutely breathtaking. The views from up there are unlike anythiing you could ever imagine. It IS a bit stuffy up there in the cockpit while you're flying. I thought it would be cooler, but it is definitely not. And I would stay away from this type of airplane if you tend to get claustrophic. The cockpit is TINY. You had better LIKE the person you go with, because you are strapped together and literally almost sitting on top of each other. Lol Our pilot was named John and he was very informative, friendly and a great pilot (thank goodness!). The only reason why I rate HonoluluSoaring as 4 stars instead of 5, is because I got airsick. Which, is not their fault of course, but detracted from my enjoyment of the flight. :( I think had I known better what to expect, I might not have gotten so sick. I naively assumed that a glider flight meant that it would be completely tranquil and idyllic. You DO experience turbulence. And the pilot has to execute several negative G 90 degree turns to keep the glider flying. Nevertheless, it is still a one of a kind experience that I would recommend. read more

My adult son took the aerobatic glider trip this morning. He said it was awesome like a roller coaster ride on steroids. The pilot was very friendly and funny putting everyone at ease. I wish I had booked the regular scenic glide for me. There is a weight limit of 205 for the aerobatic glide. read more

Absolutely great! If you've done this before, you have to do it here! If you've never tried it, this is the place. Bill and the pilots are all really nice and make it a really fun experience. Don't make this a part of a packed day as there can be weather delays, there's also a beautiful beach just down the road! read more

This trip was one off my Bucket List. The Staff and Crew were first rate and professional. They all went out of their way to insure everything went well, from pickup at my hotel, the flight and the return trip back to my hotel. I would recommend Honolulu Soaring to anyone.... now if I can drop 10lbs before my next trip back to the Islands we are going again and doing acrobatics!!!! Great fun Vince B read more

I went soaring yesterday. It was awesome. Larry was my pilot and we did some acrobatics rolls and a dive or two. It was a great experience.

Fantastic! I was born and raised in Honolulu and this is something I'd never done before or never even really heard about. I. had no idea what I was in for since my boyfriend did the research but I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and great the driver was, amazed by the fact that the plane can ride us around for half an hour without an engine. I think a lot of people may opt not to participate in this activity because it's far away from Waikiki, where most people stay, and is definitely more pricey than cheaper activities like scuba diving, but it is sooo worth it. The sights were amazing. It's the closest thing to feeling like you're flying. The photos you get are amazing. That side of the island is just so majestic and you feel like you're seeing Hawaii untouched, like it was so many deccades ago. read more

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Nice view and a great adventure. It's a different experience being on a plane without powered propulsion. Very unique and fun.

It was our very first glider ride and it was amazing! We had paid for the 10min ride but our pilot was so generous and we were actually soaring for a good 20mins. Thank you soo much for an incredible experience. Our pilot was funny and made sure we were having a great time! I highly recommend this company! read more

I selected the 30 minute scenic ride. This was my first time in a glider. The winds were light and there were no thermals, so the ride was very smooth from start to finish, the down side was that there was no rising air to catch and extend the flight. A to to 3000' gave us a 20 minute ride (and Honolulu Soaring adjusted the cost to me accordingly). The pilot was smooth on the controls, knowledgable of the surrounding area, informative without talking too much. We landed in the grass and the touch down was so smooth, that you you knew you were on the ground by the sound of the wheel and skids, not so much by the feel, again, a very smooth ride from start to finish. Haleiwa, Waimea and Pipeline were clearly visible to the north, Kaena Point to the west. read more

Fabulous ride!! Booked this for my husband and he absolutely loved it!! So much so, that he convinced me to take a ride too! So glad I did! Amazing views and the pilot, Kevin, was really great - gave a lot of information about the area. Super smooth ride! If you haven't done this, I HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

I wouldn't recommend these guys. First, the kid pilot wouldn't answer a straight question about his experience. Second, the tow plane wouldn't start ... the old tow plane. Third, the glider ride lasted 10 min instead of the 20 I paid for, which is about a $40 difference. I realize you can't dictate wind etc, but all in all a mediocre experience. read more