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Hang Gliding
Hang gliders are made from aluminum alloy or composite material with a fabric covered wing. The pilot hangs in a harness riding the air currents and steers by shifting their weight.
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How do hang gliders fly?
Asked by Wiki User
Normally the pilot of a hang-glider will run down a slope and lift off nicely because of the speed of the air-flow over the wings. Once in the air, a hang-glider pilot will use the upward draft caused by wind blowing against a large hill/mountain or by skillfully circling in a thermal.
How much does a glider cost?
Asked by Wiki User
we'll it depends on how big the glider is,
mabye about £1 for the best quality one's
What equipment you need to do hang gliding?
Asked by Wiki User
The equipment needed is minimal by aviation standards. The principle items being the glider, also called the wing, and the harness. The rest of the equipment consists mainly of safety and communication gear.
Is hang gliding a safe sport?
Asked by Wiki User
Been flying HG since 1986 and its the most fun you can have w/ your clothes on.
How do you say hang gliding in Spanish?
Asked by Wiki User
El Hang Glide! most sports are the same in Spanish y English! For ejemplo or example, el golf is golf and... lots of other worlds. Glade I can Help! espanol is awesome.
Was hang gliding invented in china?
Asked by Wiki User
Hang gliding was invented by Otto Lilienthal in the 1880's
How the area of the sail is related to the weight limit of the pilot for hang gliding?
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What is a thermal in hang gliding?
Asked by Wiki User
A thermal is a mass of coordinated ( i.e. a distinct bubble ) air which rises due to it being warmer than the surrounding air. On most days these bubbles continue upwards ultimately forming Cumulus clouds ( Cumulus or the larger Cumulonimbus clouds are themselves thermals made visible )
Think of the atmosphere as gently boiling ( bubbling) as the day warms up ( the sun heating the ground ) and the lid is the inversions ( where the air gets warmer).
Are there any good novels about gliding?
Asked by JonathanBegg
Flight of the Phoenix, by Nevil Shute (I think that is the author). It may be out of print, but was a good read.
How many people die each year from hang gliding?
Asked by Wiki User
Around 5 deaths globally per annum. Numerous injuries- typically minor sprains or more serious fractures. See www.bhpa.co.uk for UK accident stats
How many people are killed hang gliding every year?
Asked by Wiki User
Well an average 27 people die every year hang gliding.
Do I need aviation insurance for hang-gliding?
Asked by Wiki User
I could find no evidence that you need aviation insurance for hang gliding. I did find an example of a company that covers a whole hang gliding organization, but I think that may be a special case.
