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Paradise Air

Dillingham Airfield, Hwy 930 (Farrington Hwy), Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96791
808-497-6033
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Ranked #4 of 30 activities in Haleiwa
Type: Tours, Educational Sites
Owner description: Imagine flying with the birds in your own open cockpit aircraft. With an instructor along, you can take the controls and soar white sandy beaches and... more » Owner description: Imagine flying with the birds in your own open cockpit aircraft. With an instructor along, you can take the controls and soar white sandy beaches and blue waters. Our fleet of three powered hang gliders are one of the best ways to see O'ahu's north shore, while learning a bit about flying at the same time. Each student leaves with a certificate showing instruction received that applies towards FAA Sport Pilot certificate. « less
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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Wow, this is the perfect way to see the island! The views were amazing. Even saw a pod of whales - nice! Flying the hang glider was exciting and unique. Tom was friendly and informative. Had a great time!

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Columbia, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I flew out with Denise and it was the highlight of my visit to the North Shore. This is the best way to see the island and the beach, the clarity of the water is unbelievable. We saw a huge school of dolphins frolicking in the waves. This flight was educational and a ton of fun. I was concerned about... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

best time in the air! many many thanks...best part was that i get to take off and landing twice due to weather condition yeah!!!

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Denise and Tom were awesome! They were so friendly and informative about every single detail. We are the group that asks a lot of questions, so Tom and Denise took their time to explain everything to us. This is super safe and it's amazing up there. I want one for myself! One of our friends is afraid of height, but... More

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Broken Arrow, OK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013 via mobile

Did a 30 minute lesson with Denise today. It has been a dream of mine to fly in an ultralight, and it was everything that I imagined and more. Outstanding experience from start to finish. The views were spectacular, we were lucky enough to fly on the west side. We saw probably a dozen humpback whales, it was unbelievable. I... More

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Honeoye Falls, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

From beginning to end, the experience with Paradise Air was the highlight of our first trip to Hawaii. We saw Honolulu from Diamond Head and Tantalus Highway, but the view from the backseat of the ultralight was the most incredible of all!! Tom and Denise were awesome hosts, pilots and instructors and we felt like we had made new best... More

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Quincy, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

This was my second time flying with Tom, and I can definitely say it was an amazing time (just as my flight last year was). The sights of the North Shore from the air are stunning, totally worth getting up early for. Tom and Denise obviously care about all their customers and make them feel like part of the family... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Would recommend Paradise Air and the service Tom and Denise gave to anyone. They are a great team and had every detail covered (even down to the provision of a hair tie) They made my nervous friend feel comfortable and at ease with something she wasnt too sure about. Ultralight flying gives you amazing views that you would never get... More

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Midwest City, Oklahoma
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

I should have wrote this review before now but forgot to do. Denise and Tom were both great. Had a nice talk with both of them while preparing for the flight and they have some great stories. The flight was awesome and better than I imagined it would be. It was great to fly across the shoreline and then up... More

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Southlake, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

My 2 sons, daughter, and I flew with Denise and Tom on a windy, partially rainy day on 1/4/13. Even though my daughter and I had our flights cut short due to weather conditions (Denise only charged us for the time we were in the air for our lesson which I thought was great!) it was still a blast and... More

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