Skydive in San Diego - Just 20 minutes from downtown you can skydive at any level of experience from a first tandem experience to advanced tricks of the trade.

Soar above Black's Beach - There are activities here for all ages and skill levels; first-timers welcome. Go tandem with an experienced instructor or begin the process of getting your own license. Sailplanes, hang gliders, paragliders, and more.

Soar above the mountains and desert - No experience necessary says the adventure operator. If you want a real bird's eye view of Cuyamaca and Anza Borrego in a sailplane, and the experience of quiet free-flight, this is for you.

Fly a warbird or combat aircraft - No experience required, you'll fly with military-trained Marine Corps or Navy pilot as you take the controls and engage in simulated air combat. But it's not virtual reality, its REAL reality in real aircraft. Only the guns are simulated. Or strap in a WWII warbird, grab the controls, and fly loops and rolls.

Fly in a Hot Air Balloon - See Del Mar and the San Diegito River Valley in a hot air balloon. If you think you're too old, consider that one woman celebrated her 100th birthday taking this adventure.

Fly in an Open Cockpit - Put on a leather helmet and goggles and fly in an open cockpit biplane just like Snoopy. Gentle or thrilling, you decide. Room for two plus the pilot.

Take a Customized Helicopter Tour - See the wine country, the beaches or the mountains from a helicopter.

Local Hang Gliding Sites - The San Diego Hangliding and Paragliding Association lists sites and maintains a calendar of events of interest to the free flying community.