Went a few weeks ago with a bunch of friends. Great time! A little nervous at first but they made me feel comfortable and we had a great time! read more

this was a great experience! I would highly recommend doing it. The instructors were very thorough and made me feel comfortable and explaining the whole process! was able to soar up to 2100 feet but of course you can go higher for my first ride. I felt very safe. I chose an afternoon flight.. my original flight was canceled due to incoming weather so that made me feel more comfortable. if you're willing, you can actually guide the plane as well. up when you're up that high. I would suggest (if you get cold )to wear a light jacket have fun!! read more

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Excellent, friendly customer service, expert, experienced pilots and a wonderful plan for making the entire flight experience as wonderful as possible. Worth every dollar - we would (and will) go again. My 14-year old and I (age 52) both had such a great time!! read more

Sonora Wings came recommended to me when I was looking for hang gliding training. It was bad flying weather in California, so I set up lessons here. Drove down and from the moment I arrived, was met with a friendly and professional crew that helped me safely learn the sport. Highly recommended, whether you're looking to learn to hang glide or just want to take a tandem discovery flight. The great people running Sonora really made me feel comfortable and welcome for the week I was there and I will definitely plan a return trip! read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Setting up the training Falcon before a few solo flights. - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

The entire staff at Sonora Wings are fantastic! Owners, Karen and Danny were warm and welcoming. LJ, the tandem instructor is super knowledgeable and passionate about sharing this incredible sport. If you are curious about hang gliding and flying like a bird, I highly recommend you sign up for a Discovery Flight. I am an experienced foot launch HG pilot and their care in teaching me to aero tow is super appreciated! I can't wait to fly there again. (I drive from Los Angeles! Thanks Sonora Wings!! read more

So much fun!! A must try!!! Get this off your bucket list as soon as you can!! We chose the 2K' ride, but we should have gone higher! Being towed up by the unique tow plane aircraft was just as fun as gliding down! The ride was smooth and peaceful with incredible sights! Be sure to try the Rock and Roll moves--some steep, rolling dives--so much fun!! The hang glide pilot, Paul, puts you at immediate ease with his calm, knowledgeable personality. A well ran, small town business with very friendly owners. We hope to visit the owners in Wisconsin during the summer months for another ride! read more

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Fly Like an Eagle...Come Fly with Me, Come Fly with me...I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings. Coming down is the hardest thing... It was really as close to flying like a bird as you can get, and I have to say it was quite serene and relaxing..almost tranquil. You know when you see a dog hanging his head out the window of a moving vehicle, with his ears flapping in the wind and it looks as if it is at complete bliss...yeah that was me. In a nut shell this is how it all goes: You sign away your life. You get to gear up in a cool helmet and slide into your 'flying cocoon'. Then a unique one-man plane tows you into the air (this part is a bit noisy). Once you are REALLY HIGH in the sky you release and the plane flies away and lands. That initial release is so cool, you feel like you are floating in the skies. Then the flying starts...seriously soaring for about 15-20min. There is little noise except the ruffle of the wind on your glider. The instructor shows you how to be a copilot, which was cool to learn how to steer. Did you know you can go "Look ma, No hands" on a hang-glider? Oh yes you can, and we did. Adventurous Lisa E. was like, 'hey I will let you steer and flip us around all crazy instead of letting this armature fiddle around like a bird on the short bus.' That is when the acrobatics began. Oh yeah I was gliding, diving, twirling, free-falling, recovering and spinning all over the sky with desert down below and the mountains in the distance. AAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazeballs! For the record if you are scared of such things, you don't have to do that part. Then came the landing, the part I was most concerned about. It was a breeze! Honestly smoother than landing in a commercial airplane. The instructor definitely knows his stuff and has been hang-gliding for a long time or maybe he is just a smooth criminal. :) No really in all seriousness, the team at Sonora Wings knows their stuff and you are in good hands. If you have ever wanted to fly like a bird, soar like an eagle then you need to try hang-gliding! This is also a great gift for the adventurous type! I received my 'hang-gliding lesson' for my birthday from my dear friend Nydia and I have to say it is something I will never forget! read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

So freakin cool!! What a fun day in the sky. After being towed up to about 2,000 ft we climbed to 4,500ft. Bill was my tandem flight instructor and was very instructional about the process and great at what he does. He paid attention to every detail and walked me through the preflight process. I felt safe and like I was in good hands the entire time. He let me control the glider during the flight, and the planned nose dive was thrilling. I am totally hooked! read more

Amazing experience. HIGHLY recommend to EVERYONE. The scare factor is low, and you will not ever do anything that is so exhilarating and tranquil at the same time. And the staff and tandem instructor were very courteous, helpful, and educational! Do it! read more

I am a true adrenaline junkie and this was another item on my bucket list. Turns out that this is a really peaceful but exhilarating experience. I would recommend hang gliding and especially the people at Sonora Wings to everyone. What a great experience. read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Awesome! - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

This place is an amazing spot to learn to fly like a Bird! Or just experience flight for the first time. I had an amazing time and continue to do so read more

Best birthday experience of my life. I wanted to try something new on my birthday and this was amazing. They were so nice and patient and explained everything to me. They even took a video of the flight so I could remember it always. It was awesome feeling weightless as well. I will definitely go back. read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Island Amy on her birthday! - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

What an awesome experience!!! We were able to feel what it was like soaring like a bird. Danny, Karen, and Paul were fantastic! We're so glad we went hang gliding with Sonora Wings. We felt completely safe with Danny and Paul flying the plane and glider, and Karen securing the harness equipment. If you don't get a chance to head to Arizona, you can go to Whitewater, WI as that's where they operate their business during the summer months. Bryan & Judi read more

I was super anxious at first but everyone was super friendly and helpful and I really really enjoyed it! I can't wait to do it again

This experience was awesome! It was very exciting, but I always felt safe. Feeling the wind on your face and flying through the sky with the amazing view was wonderful. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun, and it was exciting to try a couple turns on my own. It was really interesting too to find a thermal, and feel the warmth of the air lift us higher. It's great to soar with no engine noise, just the wind whipping past your ears. I will go again! read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Fantastic flight! - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

My boyfriend and I did this together as an anniversary present. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we felt comfortable and welcome. Bill was our instructor and he was awesome! He set any hesitation of ours at ease and was extremely knowledgable and passionate. The flight itself was very enjoyable and the closest feeling you can get to feeling like a "bird"! Everyone should do this at least once in their lifetime and Sonora Wings is certainly the way to go! We had an unforgettable time and would like to thank both Bill and Luke (the owner). read more

Had a fabulous time hang gliding. Service was personable and friendly. Ease of booking and execution excellent. Media package was definitely worth it and much better than what I received from other similar companies. Would definitely recommend Sonora Wings to friends and family. Overall wonderful experience. read more

This experience was purchased for my girlfriend as a birthday gift. She had never been hang gliding and absolutely loved it! The guys at Sonora Wings are SUPER passionate about what they do. They did their best to make everyone feel comfortable and my girlfriend had an amazing time soaring at 2500 feet in the air. The place is a bit hard to find, at the end of a small airport with no real "office" to speak of. If you glide on a weekend, go to the bathroom before you come because all they have available is a port-a-potty. Other than the boxed john, everything else was superb. The business is professionally run, the men are easy to work with (flexible with rescheduling, groupon purchases, etc.) and the gliding time created a once in a lifetime memory. two thumbs up for Sonora Wings. Thanks so much for everything! read more

My boyfriend purchased sunset gliding for two for my birthday... I was excited/terrified. When we got there- I was really nervous. However, after sitting down and talking with the guys, I was completely comfortable. I wasn't scared at all. They're very informative, calming & fun! It was by far one of the koolest, relaxing, therapeutic, beautiful thing I've ever done! I suggest everyone try it. Thank you guys for helping us check off another thing on our bucket list! Can't wait to go back and do it again. read more

Sonora Wings Tandem Hang Gliding - Amazing experience! These guys are the best! - Hang Gliding Near Me - Maricopa, Arizona

This is a great place to kick off your hang gliding addiction. A couple of the things I liked about this place. 1) the staff is very friendly and gives you honest opinions when trying to determine what package is best for you. 2) the scenery....The farm fields, the vw and Nissan test tracks, the desert and of course the mountains offer an awesome experience. Do it closer to dusk when the lighting makes the flight that much more amazing 3) the go pro. If it's your first time then get the media package. You'll want to relive your experience long after its over read more

It was my first time hang gliding and it was totally awesome!!! I would recommend them for first timers as well as people wanting to learn to fly on their own. Amazing experience. A must do! read more