Explore Chattanooga Spring 2026

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ABOVE IT ALL: Where First Flights Become Lifelong Stories T here are moments that shift your perspective — the first time you see a city skyline, stand at the edge of the ocean, or watch the sun rise from a mountaintop. A tandem hang gliding flight at Lookout Mountain Flight Park is one of those moments. Just outside Chattanooga, the nation’s largest and most respected hang gliding school invites first-timers to experience flight not as a thrill ride, but as something beautifully personal. A Discovery Tandem Flight begins with a gentle tow, lifting you and your certified instructor 1,500 or 3,000 feet

into the sky. As the line releases, everything changes. The noise fades. The horizon opens. And suddenly, you’re not just looking at the landscape — you’re floating within it. Below, the ridgelines of Lookout Mountain roll into the distance. The Tennessee River winds through the valley. Fields and forests form a patchwork of early spring green. Suspend

ed beneath a wing of aluminum and sailcloth, you feel the

wind’s subtle shifts and the quiet lift of rising air. It’s equal parts exhilaration and calm — a rare blend of adrenaline and peace. “Folks from all over the world have flown with us — even as old as 96 years old,” says General Manager Jen Richards. “Safety is our top priority at Lookout

Mountain Flight Park. All instructors undergo extensive training and hold the highest

certifications in the sport.”

No prior experience is required. Just bring comfortable clothes, a sense of adventure, and the willingness to see the world from a new angle. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, surprising someone with a gift certificate, or simply

deciding this is your season to try something bold, hang gliding here is about more than checking a box. It’s about claiming a story you’ll tell for years. The landing is gentle, the smile is inevitable, and the memory lingers long after your feet touch the grass. When you’re ready to rise above it all, your runway is waiting. FlyLookout.com for more information. Ask about gift certificates.

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