The 54th Hang Gliding Spectacular is a true example of what hang gliding is all about... FUN! Originally named the 1st Annual Tactile Meet, the Spectacular has developed years of fun flying competition, good times, and fellowship with lifelong friends. This event will also help celebrate Kitty Hawk Kites 50th anniversary!
Copied below is the events schedule for the weekend! Visit hangglidingspectacular.com to register or to learn more and contact
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*Schedule subject to change. All events are weather dependent
THURSDAY, MAY 14
8:00 AM Check-in and set up @ Cotton Gin (Registration highly encouraged online- visit hangglidingspectacular.com)
9:00 AM Aerotow competition begins
FRIDAY, MAY 15
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Check-in and set up @ JRSP
11:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Hang Gliding Film Festival @Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
SATURDAY, MAY 16
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Set up @ JRSP
10:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
6:00 PM Instructor Alumni Reunion @ Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
7:00 PM Woody Jones Memorial Street Dance @ Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
SUNDAY, MAY 17
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Set up @ JRSP
9:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
12:30 PM Rogallo Hall of Fame Inductee Speeches @JRSP Community Room
3:30 PM Official Rogallo Hall of Fame Induction
4:00 PM Spectacular Awards Ceremony, followed immediately by Rogallo Dinner @JRSP Community Room
*Catered by Mulligan’s Grille
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