Kitty Hawk Kites

07/13/2026

Thank you so much, Lotus and Luna for featuring us! 😊💗

07/13/2026

This week’s Meet Your Instructor Monday is Billy Vaughn!

His favorite flying memory? Thermalling above Tater Hill with two mentors and both of his sons — a perfect reminder that flying is about the people you share it with, too.

Ready to try it yourself? Beginner-friendly lessons are available now.

📍 Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
👉 Book your lesson: https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/hang-gliding/dune-hang-gliding/

07/12/2026

Now booking flights for Tandem Hang Gliding on the Outer Banks☀️

There’s nothing quite like looking down and seeing the entire ribbon of the Outer Banks, the Atlantic Ocean and the Roanoke Sound all in one single, breathtaking frame!

Whether you want to cruise at 2,000 feet or go all the way for the mile-high bucket list experience, this is the ultimate way to see the coast!🪂

📍Kitty Hawk Kites | Cotton Gin, Currituck
👇🏼Tag the person you’d face your fears with!

🔗Click the link below to book your Tandem Hang Gliding flight
https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/hang-gliding/tandem-hang-gliding/

07/11/2026

Ready to fly above the water? E-Foil lessons are available at our Kiteboarding School in Rodanthe!

These beginner-friendly 2-hour lessons are perfect for light-wind and no-wind days. No board sports experience needed!

📍Rodanthe, NC
🏄‍♂️ Book your lesson👇🏼
https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/e-foil-lessons/

07/11/2026

Take a tour of our Kitty Hawk Kites location in Rodanthe!

07/10/2026

Let's go fly a kite!

Join the annual Outer Banks Wright Kite Festival on July 17-18th. Wright Brothers National Memorial is open both days from 9am to 5pm. Regular entrance fees apply. Please see links below for more details.

For more information about the event follow the link below:
https://www.kittyhawk.com/events/outer-banks-wright-kite-festival/

For fees and passes information click on the following link:
https://home.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/fees.htm

NPS photo
Alt text: Various kites flying over a grassy field with monument in the background

07/10/2026

Thinking about taking your first kiteboarding lesson? 🪁 Here is exactly what your 4 hour lesson looks like! 👇

Spoiler alert: You won’t be ripping across the water at 30 mph just yet, but you will be hooked. Here’s the breakdown:
1️⃣ The Setup & Safety: Learning the gear, understanding the wind window, and mastering the safety releases (crucial step!)
2️⃣ Trainer Kite Practice: Getting a feel for the power of the wind on land before we even touch the water.
3️⃣ Body Dragging: Getting into the water and letting the kite pull you through it. It’s messy, it’s hilarious, and it’s the best part!

Hit the link below if you’re ready to try it, or save this for when you finally want to book that lesson!👇
https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/kiteboarding/outer-banks-kiteboarding-lessons/

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Wright Kite Festival is one week away🪁

Get ready for 2 full days of HUGE show kites, family fun, and plenty of photo-worthy moments where flight first began!

The festival is free to enjoy; park admission is $10 for ages 16+

📍Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills NC
📆 July 17th + 18th from 10am-4pm
🔗 For more details, tap the link below👇🏼
https://www.facebook.com/share/17xDdsA9Bs/

07/09/2026

🪁 WE ARE HIRING🪁

Kitty Hawk Kites is looking for an organized, high-energy Events Coordinator to join our Marketing Team right here on the Outer Banks! From our iconic OBX Kite Festivals to Summer Festivities and local community events, you’ll be the mastermind behind the fun!

What you’ll do:
- Orchestrate the Fun: Primary point person for Kite Festivals, Brewtag, Sunset Celebrations, and more!
- Keep Us on Track: Manage event timelines and task lists using Monday.com.
- Marketing & Community: Oversee physical marketing distribution, manage event sponsorships, and handle donation requests.

👉 Ready to apply or know someone who is perfect for the role? Click the link below to view the full description and submit your application!
https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=kh1680&fs=1.0em