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Pilot Services

Membership has its Benefits!

The Florida Ridge is a Membership Flight Park, and anyone can join. Whether you join for a month or a year, you'll receive privileges and benefits that make hang gliding more enjoyable, convenient, and economical. And whatever you're doing at the Ridge - soaring among clouds, relaxing by the pool, or practicing your golf swing - our ground crew and office staff will strive to give you the service you deserve as a hang gliding pilot.

Park Services

Take a dip in the pool, put some shrimps on the barbie, drive some golf balls, go three-wheeling, jog or hike, camp out, fly your RC, surf the Web, take a hot shower, watch the game on satellite TV, roast marshmallows in the bonfire... or just relax. There's a lot more at the Florida Ridge than just air sports!

Members

Non-Members

Park Fees
Daily Park Fee (per pilot) Free $15
Daily Guest Fee (per guest) Free $5
Staying at the Park
Overnight Lodging $50 $65
Cabins (Two Night Min.) $85 $105
Overnight Camping - Tent (per Person) Free $15/Night
RV's and Trailers
RV - Overnight Camping (per Person) 1st Night Free, $15/Night $15/Night
Storage/Long Term Parking of Trailer,
Travel Trailer, Motorhome or Camper
$50 a Month
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Flight Services

Members

Non-Members
Solo Aero-Towing
Standard Aerotow - Over 2000 Feet $20 $28
Interrupted Aerotow - 500 ft or less $15 $20
Instructor-assisted Launch $10 $25
Tandem Instruction and Sky Rides
Sky Rides for Friends and Referrals 10% off $129-$229
Instructional Flights and Packages 10% off $295-$1695
Tandem - 2500 ft Instructional Flight $85 $95
Glider, Harness, and Equipment Services
Glider Storage Free $39/Mth $295/Yr
Glider Set-up and Break-down Service $30 N/A
Glider and Harness Repair (per hour) $55 N/A
Rental: Harness, Vario, Helmet or Release (per day) $15 $25
Glider Inspection and Test Flight $85 N/A
Annual Glider Inspection and Tune-UP $210 N/A
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Membership

In addition to Free Park Services and Discounted Flight Services, Ridge members receive a free Demo Flight on the hot new Willswing U-2 and 10% off all Glider Rentals, Pro Shop Merchandise (including gliders), Sky Rides, and Instructional Services.

Standard One Year Membership

$495

Early Renewal (One Year Membership) $445
Temporary Memberships
Six(6) Months $295
One(1) Month $145
One(1) Week   $75
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Hop-in-and-FlyŽ Glider Rental

* Intermediate Pilots and Above

Members Save 10%

The coolest concept in Hang Gliding. Fly a current-production hang glider with the latest technology, already set up and ready to fly with an easy-fit cocoon harness, safety parachute, tow bridles, dual aerotow release, Fly-Tec variometer, helmet, and wheels.

Willswing Falcon 2 140-220lb, H2-4 pilots $25 /Flight**
Willswing U-2 170-220 lb, H3-4 pilots $35 /Flight**
Moyes Litespeed 170-220 lb, H4-5 pilots $45 /Flight**
Other Gliders with own harness & set-up Call For Information
** Rates are per flight and do not include tow fees, park fees, guest fees (if any), or Instructor-assisted Setup and Launch, if requested.
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Solo Practice Program

For Solo Pilots who need or want to practice or brush up on the basics. This program includes up to 4 aerotows up to 800ft in altitude. This will give you an opportunity to quickly find your weaknesses and work on them from one flight to another since the flights will be short and you will have the assistance of the the tug pilot to help you on towing technique and the ground crew for retrieval, launch setup and launch priority.


Solo Practice
With the assistance of the Florida Ridge Crew, in a quick succession of up to 4 tows you will be able to practice:
•     Aerotow Launches and Launch Techniques
•     Pattern Tows - Towing Techniques
•     Landing Approaches
•     Landings and Landing Technique

Members

 Non-Members
Solo Practice Program $90 $120
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Equipment Rental

Members Save 10%

As a rated pilot, you can arrive here with nothing but the clothes on your back, and we can fully equip you for you solo flights.

Harnes Parachute $15.00/Flight**  
V Bridal Primary Release $15.00 /First Flight**  $5.00/Afterwards
V Bridal Shoulder Secondary Release $5.00/Flight**  
Wheels Included With Glider Rental  
Helmets - Full face $5.00/Flight**  
Vario $10.00 /First Flight**  $5.00/Afterwards
Radio $10.00 /First Flight**  $5.00/Afterwards
** Rates are per flight and do not include tow fees, park fees, guest fees (if any), or Instructor-assisted Setup and Launch, if requested.
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Pro Shop - Coming Soon!

Members Save 10%

The Florida Ridge is an authorized dealer for the following hang gliding equipment manufacturers. You can shop from our Inventory at the Ridge or on-line at the dealers' web sites, but either way our instructors will work closely with you throughout from selection to delivery, making sure your desires match your needs and budget. We guarantee to order your merchandise within 24 hours, ensure its prompt delivery, assemble it, test it, tailor it, and make sure you're satisfied with it - or your money back.

    Wills Wing  ....................... Hang Gliders, Harnesses, Helmets, Parts
    Moyes Gliders  .................... Hang Gliders, Parts
    FlyTec  ................................ Variometers, GPS, Gloves, and Accessories
    High Energy Sports  ........... Harnesses, Parachutes, Hang Straps
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 GALLERY VIDEOS 
Tandem Sky Rides Lessons and Solo Flights Open to the Public
Fridays through Mondays, Sunrise to Sunset.   First Timers Please Call For Appointment.
For Summer Hours and Events, See the Calendar or Contact The Florida Ridge
18265 State Road 80, LaBelle, FL   (Mailing Address: Clewiston, FL 33440)  |  863-805-0440