Hang Gliding Testimonials

Read what others say about their hang gliding experience with Warren Windsports. If you have been flying with us, you can add your review or testimonial here.

  • Craig Taylor
    Sydney, NSW, Australia
    14 Feb 2010

    Thanks Curt for all your help in getting my Northwing Freedom 150 Mylar sail single surface glider. It is a real joy to fly, quick to set up and easy to land. It has a far better glide than any single surface glider I've ever flown, including the Malibu, Relax, Falcon and Fun. Its performance seems more similar to an intermediate glider such as a Sonic, but lands more slowly and is lighter to carry and quicker to set-up. The Freedom really excels in cross country flying- thanks to the lifty single surface wing it climbs very quickly in thermals, yet still has great glide- I was able to get 10:1 in light air. Whilst it also flies well on the dunes, it is not as slow and floaty as the Fun or Malibu, which in my opinion make them better dune wings. But for fun stress-free everyday ridge soaring or cross country flight, I would thoroughly recommend the Freedom.

    Craig flying his Northwing Freedom 150 hang glider in Sydney, Australia
  • Jodie B.
    Sydney, NSW, Australia
    11 Feb 2010

    Hi Curt and Louise,

    I just wanted to say thank you to you both for the amazing experiences that Joshua, Jessica, and I have had hang gliding with you. We received Josh's disc in the mail and we love the pics!

    Jess is a carefree daredevil, while Josh is a bit more of a worrier, and he took alot away from being able to launch off a cliff and have a really enjoyable experience!

    Congratulations on your upcoming addition to your family, we wish you all the best, and thank you again!

    Kind regards,

    Jodie

  • Lynne Smith
    Young, NSW, Australia
    31 Jan 2010

    Hi there Curt & Louise,
    My husband, Tim, & I happened to stumble across Bald Hill during a drive up the coast in Jan 09. I was immediately mesmerized by the absolute beauty & grace of the hang gliders and paragliders as they soared through the air. Hence, for my 50th birthday in September 09, my request for a gift was a hang gliding voucher. My family thought I was mad - ("For goodness sake Mum, you're turning 50!!") - & attempted, many times, to tempt me with offers of jewelery, clothing etc, etc. However the memory of the gliders never left, & I stuck to my guns! And so January 31st, 2010 is a day that will forever be etched in my mind as the day when I had one of the most amazingly incredible experiences of my life!! Hang gliding was everything I thought it would be - multiplied by 1000!!! What an awesome, unbelievable feeling, I would have turned around and gone up again straight away without any hesitation!! Probably lucky I don't live any closer, because I know in my heart what I would spend every spare moment doing!! Come on 51st birthday 'cause I know what I'll be asking for again!!!!
    Thanks so much Curt for being so wonderful. Yourself and Louise are terrific people, and certainly gave me a feeling of safety. You deliver the whole package with professionalism, caring, and personal service! I can't wait to see the photos and DVD!!
    Hope to see you again as soon as I possibly can!!
    Thanks heaps, Lynne

  • Lisa Moore
    Sydney, Australia
    17 Jan 2010

    Hi Curt and Louise

    Just wanted to say "thanks" for a great flight today.

    It was UNREAL and well worth the wait anticipation over the last couple of months.

    Have fun flying...Lisa

  • Craig March
    Sydney, Australia
    6 Jan 2010

    Thanks Louise and Curt for helping me get back into this great sport of hang gliding. I'm having an absolute ball doing training with Curt, and I look forward to many flying adventures with you guys in the future.

    Cheers,

    Craig.

  • Timothy Ettridge
    Groveland, FL USA
    9 Dec 2009

    THANK YOU...for an absolutely amazing, fabulous, incredible, cool, amazing (did I say that already?), wonderful and amazing (really, it was) time.

    For you to best understand how much all your graciousness and hospitality and help means to me, you should understand something of my recent past. I had big plans for last summer: three months in Europe centered around the Worlds. It was, surprisingly to me, not as grand of a time as I had anticipated it would be. Because of that, I'd begun to wonder after I got home in September if I'd gotten myself into the same situation again with a plan for three months in Australia. I even contemplated canceling the whole idea.

    Let me tell you I am so glad I didn't, for this trip has been turning into one of the best times of my life. I am having a blast here.

    Big on the list of reasons why (if not probably the biggest) was that initial Stanwell flight: my dreams of hours of effortless ridge soaring in a hangglider finally coming true...and over a spectacular site at that, not just some boring dune of sand.

    Today (despite it's errors and lessons thankfully learned without consequence) was also a significant occasion. The second launch, completely unassisted with all the timing called on my own judgment, was a big step, too. Curt, I thank you for not helping me with the launches. Your timing was (no surprise) appropriate and very beneficial. I'd have had you calling the shots time and time again but you chose to wean me for my own good...and it FEELS GOOD.

    So.....

    Thank you both in ways I cannot express.

    Timothy

  • Jake Thomason
    USA
    25 Oct 2009

    I got the hang gliding photos today and I really love them. What an amazing experience! You both made it great. Thanks again. I'll recommend you guys to anybody I know that plans on visiting Australia!

    Take care.

    Jake

  • Rachel Avigdor
    Sydney
    8 May 2009

    Just got the DVD! It looks AWESOME!!!! thank you so much for the experience definitely will recommend it to others.
    Keep flyin high!
    Rachel Avigdor

  • Stuart and Fiona
    Australia
    8 May 2009

    The shirts arrived today. Thanks heaps they look fab.
    Good luck with the championships - I look forward to reading all about it on your website.

  • Lauren selva
    Sydney, Australia
    22 Apr 2009

    So i love the pic of me on your website, it Lauren from Sydney here:)
    it is rather exciting!!! so when are you both going to come to Sydney and
    say hello Tom andi would love to see both of you!

    I hear you met my brother Jason and his Gal Mez they said they had a
    wonderful time and would love to do it again.
    Just a quick hello and hope your both doing well
    Lauren xo

  • Jenni Notman
    Sydney Australia
    10 Apr 2009

    Hi Curt,

    Just wanted to say thank you very much to yourself and louise for a great
    experience hang gliding on 6th April. my husband George thoroughly enjoyed
    it and finally conqured his fear of heights! He had a great day and looks
    forward to receiving the photos of the day soon.
    thanks again.

    Kind Regards

    Jenni Notman

  • Philip Kerkin
    Sydney, Nsw Australia
    8 Apr 2009

    Hi Curt & Louise

    Just want to say thanks again for the fantastic day.
    Both Gil and I have been reliving the flight over and over

    I'm actually having a bit of a problem describing the experience. It was certainly not what I would call extreme - That to me is heart stopping excitement (or terror) depending on how you want to express yourself. The stuff the adrenalin junkies are into and I imagine what jumping out of a plane is all about.

    It was certainly exciting, but again it really depends what you mean by exciting.

    I guess what I am really trying to say is that words can't describe the experience.

    You mentioned a newsletter. We would like to keep abreast of how you go with your world cup campaign.

    Once again thanks for a great day.

    Regards

    Phil

  • Phil & Gil Kerkin
    Sydney
    8 Apr 2009

    Hi Curt and Louise

    I have been meaning to email you for the last week or so, but I had to get a round tuit.

    We received the cd's with the pictures thank you very much. We were very impressed with the quality. It also brought back memories of one of the most pleasant experiences Gil and I have had. I've been showing them around work and people are very impressed. There are a couple of people very interested and I'm hoping the interest turns into bookings for you.

    The T-shirt fits perfectly. I assume that the funds arrived safely since you haven't been chasing me.

    Once again thanks for a fantastic day. You were right when you said the wait would be worth it.

    I'm quite interested in taking it further, but we have a Europe trip on ourselves so I will have to wait until next year at which time if I am still as keen as I am now, you will see me for the full course of lessons.

    Best of luck in France. Keep us informed about your campaign and travels.

    Phil & Gil Kerkin

  • Adam Dees
    Sydney, NSW Australia
    31 Jan 2009

    Hello Curt

    Thank you for being so quick to organise my refresher course to get me back in the air.
    I had a great time and you really helped me get my confidence back, I know feel more than capable of going solo again. It is great to know that you are there to advise and guide me whilst I am flying and what equipment to buy.

    You have a great way of teaching and I felt safe and understood every thing you talked about, you explained things perfectly I couldn't ask for a better teacher and mentor.

    Adam Dees

  • Phil Moore
    Canberra, ACT Australia
    13 Nov 2008

    Hi Curt,
    Thanks for "dropping in" to my paddock on the Yass River Road on Thursday
    afternoon. It made my day !!!
    That was a long way to fly with no motor!
    I hope you enjoyed your trip back to the coast.

    Regards

    Phil

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