It was 47 years ago that our fearless leader, John Harris, became the first person to fly a hang glider off Grandfather Mountain. John soared 1,500 feet and landed safely on a nearby golf course. This iconic flight had a major impact on the growth and trajectory of the sport. We are honored to... See More

It was 47 years ago that our fearless leader, John Harris, became the first person to fly a hang glider off Grandfather Mountain. John soared 1,... See More

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