Byron Bay Hang Gliding /Paragliding Club, Australia has a faster learning curve than hang gliding due to stay aloft in light lift whenhang gliders can Average recreational pilots, utilizing thermal and ridge lift http://bbhgc.tripod.com/paraglidingfaq.html
Extractions: Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. The paraglider itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by sturdy kevlar lines. The pilot is clipped into a harness and oriented in a sitting position for maximum comfort. With a paraglider, you actually fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paragliders routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, climb to elevations of 15,000', and go cross-country for vast distances. BACK TO LIST OF QUESTION
AAC Hang Gliding Info to retain their business license to operate Muller hang gliding and Paragliding membersalike whether they be operational, economic or recreational in nature. http://www.aviationcouncil.ab.ca/hang_gliding.htm
Extractions: (by password) The AAC recently provided its support in a dispute over hang gliding in Cochrane. Tony Burton, AAC Director, and member of the Alberta Soaring Council, reports: Muller Hang Gliding in Cochrane, a long-established and nationally-recognized business and training site for hang gliding and paragliding, is being threatened as a result of a complaint to the Municipal District of Rocky View which is to be appealed to the MD on 12 April. As a sailplane pilot, I was passed the information summarized below and asked if I could not assist in getting a range of aviation interests involved beyond the local community in supporting their appeal. Hang gliders and, more recently, paragliders have been flying Cochrane Hill since Willi Muller made the first flight in 1973. The MullersWilli, Vincene and Chrismoved to the hill in 1974 and from there have been the backbone of foot-launched flying in Canada for almost 30 years. Their operation on Cochrane Hill has been a tremendous resource, not just for local pilots, but also for many visiting pilots from around the world and for the community of Cochrane. Over the years they have invited anyone, pilots and spectators, to enjoy the great flying and their tremendous hospitality. Continued use of this site is now threatened by the loss of their business license if a single complaint and the rigid application of a recently-passed business bylaw is upheld. More importantly, their livelihood is threatened.
Extractions: The development of the modern hang glider, and the birth of the sport of hang gliding and paragliding. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when the dream of Icarus became a reality, but there were certainly several notable milestones during the development of an unpowered personal flying machine. During the latter part of the 19th century a German engineer made over 2,000 successful flight on weight shift hang gliders. His name was Otto Lilienthal, and the hang gliders used were similar in design to the one illustrated here. The notes he kept of those experimental flights were a major source of inspiration for early aviation pioneers. Unfortunately, once the Wright brothers achieved powered flight, Otto and hang gliding were largely forgotten. Forgotten that is until the late 1940's, when Dr Francis Rogallo (a NASA scientist) and his wife became interested in the subject. Initially they worked in their spare time developing a flexible wing kite, which they patented in 1948. In the late 1950's NASA joined the "space race", and conducted a number of tests to see if the Rogallo wing could be used as a steerable recovery parachute for their space capsules.
Extractions: Training park near Los Angeles Airport. Some height, weight and physical restrictions may apply. Limit one coupon per customer/not valid with any other discounts. Windsports is the largest and oldest hang gliding flight training academy in southern California. Located in Los Angeles, Windsports provides comprehensive hang gliding flight instruction to students from around the world. Windsports was established in 1974 as southern California School of Hang Gliding by world class competition pilots and instructors Joe Greblo and Richard Grigsby. Building on their experience and their commitment to professionalism, the school quickly became the leader in providing quality flight training to students from all over the world. While its reputation as a premier flight academy has flourished, Windspsorts has blossomed into a full-service hang gliding company with a professionally trained staff dedicated to providing superior aviation services including certified flight training, sales of recreational through competition hang gliders and flight equipment, lesson trips and excursions to flying locations all over the world, and product services and maintenance.
News About Hang Gliding And Paragliding In Golden BC, Canada he would stake his business and family's future on recreational visitors, rather justreturned from Brazil where he competed in two hang gliding competitions. http://www.sitesatwork.com/m7/news.htm
Extractions: After our insurer declined to renew our 3rd party liability coverage for pilots, schools and sites back in Feburary 2003, things were looking a little dicey for this season. Luckily, and with much effort on the part of Gregg Humprheys (HPAC Insurance chairman) a new insurance company has been found that is willing to replace the lost policy. The down side is that the new policy comes with a 60% hike in the premium over that which was paid last year. Coming on the heels of last year's 30% increase, the HPAC bank account is taking a major hit. Annual HPAC pilot fees will be going up. Still there wasn't much choice as virtually no insurance companies wanted the business. Bob Gardiner Scores in Brazil!
Extractions: Varios Aircotec HIGH QUALITY, small, robust and reliable VARIOS At Wingsports we have a longstanding relationship with the incredibly reliable and accurate flight instruments from AIRCOTEC dating back to 1990. The TOP Navigator is the first fully integrated Vario -GPS flight computor and is world renowned for its performance. For any further info or the suitability for your flying please contact us or visit the AIRCOTEC website on http://www.aircotec.ch/ Are you looking for a small, robust, reliable and easy to use flight companion of the highest quality and a low price? All Aircotec-instruments represent the latest technology, highest precision and quality. But one quality makes them special. They are not afraid of any crashes. The front face, display, body and even the print unit can be changed by you. Aircotec CHAMPION CHAMPION Features: Altimeter: Alti 1, Alti 2,QFE and temporary altitude, -1600 to 20000FT above sea level
Hudson Valley Network 5163 Searsville Road Pine Bush, 12566 - (845)744-3317 - E-mail loopit@frontiernet.net- recreational and instructional hang gliding on the Shawangunk ridge. http://www.hvnet.com/TOUR/or/sprt/hangglid.htm
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American Whitewater - LIABILITY - Wisconsin Recreational Use Statute recreational activity includes hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, picnicking operatingan allterrain vehicle, ballooning, hang gliding, hiking, tobogganing http://www.americanwhitewater.org/access/liability/WI.htm
Extractions: §895.52 Recreational activities; limitation of property owners' liability. §895.52(1) Definitions. In this section: (a) "Governmental body" means any of the following: 1. The federal government. 2. This state. 3. A county or municipal governing body, agency, board, commission, committee, council, department, district or any other public body corporate and politic created by constitution, statute, ordinance, rule or order. 4. A governmental or quasi-governmental corporation. 5. A formally constituted subunit or an agency of subd. 1., 2., 3. or 4. (b) "Injury" means an injury to a person or to property. (c) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization or association not organized or conducted for pecuniary profit. (d) "Owner" means either of the following: 1. A person, including a governmental body or nonprofit organization, that owns, leases or occupies property. 2. A governmental body or nonprofit organization that has a recreational agreement with another owner.
CHGPA/MHGA McConnellsburg Hang Gliding Festival Overview a chance to learn about aspects of crosscountry flight; recreational pilots andXC Watch hang gliding videos; learn about the equipment used for hang gliding http://www.chgpa.org/HGFest/hgfest.overview.html
New Courses ART 140, Graphic Skills. EDU 19501, Therapeutic recreational Services. EDU 195-02,Creative Teaching. PED 195-01, hang gliding. PED 195-02, Whitewater Kayaking. http://www.cv.cc.va.us/Advertising.htm
Extractions: ART 140 Graphic Skills EDU 195-01 Therapeutic Recreational Services EDU 195-02 Creative Teaching ENG 257 Mythology (trip to Greece) HIS 269 Civil War and Reconstruction IST 195-02 / 03 Introduction to Digital Photography and Image Manipulation IST 195-04 / 05 Introduction to Project Management PBS 136 Grantsmanship PED 195-01 Hang Gliding PED 195-02 Whitewater Kayaking PED 195-03 Paintball PHT 247 Alternate Photographic Processes PLS 135 American National Politics REA 216 Real Estate Appraisal REA 236 State Certified Residential Appraiser REA 238 Professional Appraisal Standards REL 250 Philosophy of Religion SPD 131 Acting I
Northwest Recreation Page Internet roadmap to recreation and sportsoriented sites in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, N .Category Recreation Outdoors DirectoriesThe Northwest Recreation Page. recreational Index. Surfing; Swimming / Diving;Scuba Diving; Fishing; Whale Watching Sky; hang gliding / Paragliding; http://www.halcyon.com/richardc/
Aerial Adventures Hang Gliding Ltd. friendly features , the SX is the high performance glider for the recreational pilot Venturais aimed at those pilots entering the sport of hang gliding as well http://www.aerialadventures.com/sales/moyes.htm
Extractions: New! LITESPEED The new Topless from Moyes is now finalized and in production. The entire team and staff are excited about this innovative new glider, and look forward to seeing its success. From $7995.00 Built upon the successful plan form of the legendary Xtralite while incorporating the sail design advances made by the CSX. With many user-friendly features , the SX is the high performance glider for the recreational pilot. From $5900.00 A 60% double surface flex wing with round downtubes and a padded speed bar. The frame is made with Moyes custom seamless 6061T6 aluminium tubing which possesses excellent flex characteristics for maximum strength. Slow speed handling properties allow the pilot to soar with minimum effort while aiding in trouble-free landings. From $4400.00 The Moyes Ventura is aimed at those pilots entering the sport of hang gliding as well as the old stalwarts who want a glider to enjoy the aesthetic aspects of flight. The Ventura is a remarkably easy glider to fly, impossible to spin, and possesses all the qualities of relaxing, responsive, and enjoyable glider with a window of performance when needed. The Ventura is available with mylar inserts and a speedbar.
About Us So far operations have been almost entirely hang Glider launches by arrangement withthe Culdrose gliding Club and the Culdrose recreational Flying Club. http://www.agphipps.f9.co.uk/aboutus.htm
Extractions: About Us Back to Home Page Club Contacts Memberships The Kernow Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association exists to promote and facilitate Hang Gliding and Paragliding in Cornwall. There is a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Clinton Social Club. Redruth. The KHPA developed from the the Kernow Hang Gliding Association (KHGA) in 2002, before that it was the Kernow Sailwing Association formed in 1975. A club founder is still an active member. In Cornwall we fly coastal sites at: Sennen, Carbis Bay, Godrevy, Chapel Porth, St Agnes Head, Perranporth, High Cliff, Vault Bay, Carne. Inland we fly from Carn Brea and engage in tow launched flights from sites as and when available. K.H.P.A. take this opportunity to express our thanks to site owners for the use of these sites. Full details can be found in the sites section. We also acknowledge the co-operation which has always been given from local operators: Perranporth Airfield at Trevellas.
DUSA Recreation Property At Bright DUSA purchased 3/4 of acre in Bright to replace its recreational facility ETNA Walking;Bike Riding; hang gliding; Para gliding; Snow Skiing; Swimming; Horse Riding. http://www.deakin.edu.au/dusa/activities/bright.php
Extractions: At the end of 2001 DUSA purchased 3/4 of acre in Bright to replace its recreational facility ETNA Lodge sold earlier in the year. Bright is located in North Eastern Victoria about 80 kilometres south east from Wangarratta and is an easy 3 hour drive from Melbourne. Bright is within the Alpine Shire and has ready access to activities such as: and the list goes on. Bright is a very picturesque town and hosts a number of facilities including pubs, restaurants and all levels of accommodation. DUSA's site is located at 121- 123 Gavan St with views across parkland, ready access to the local swimming hole as well as only being a 2 minute walk from the main street of Bright.
NHPC (updated 8/5/02) Serving the areas surrounding the Cheviots and Northern Pennines with news, photos, and hairraising tales of hang gliding exploits. The Northumbria hang gliding and Paragliding Club is a school registered with the British hang gliding Paragliding Association. full list of hang gliding and Paragliding schools is http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dgg5dh1/nhpc.html
Extractions: ****** NHPC MESSAGE BOARD ****** The Northumbria Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club is a small, but dedicated club consisting of pilots from Newcastle-upon-Tyne and surrounding areas of Durham and Northumberland. We have a good number of excellent, uncrowded sites covering most wind directions situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Cheviots and North Pennines. Visiting pilots are most welcome but please contact the club first. Club contacts are: Kay Myerscough Ronnie Freeman Better still, come along to one of our club meetings for a beer and a chat, everyone welcome. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. SEE NEWS PAGE. If you wish to learn to fly you must attend a school registered with the . A full list of Hang Gliding and Paragliding schools is available on their web site These pages are compiled and maintained by Dave Hume. Any comments or suggestions are most welcome
Thirty Thousand Feet - Paragliding High Adventure AirPark Australin hanggliding, paragliding and microlitingrecreational training centre. Tours, live-in courses. http://www.thirtythousandfeet.com/paraglid.htm
Extractions: HG and Ultralight Clubs Adventure Sports Offers the hang gliding and paragliding enthusiast Sierra tours, hang gliding and paragliding lessons, and advice on equipment. Aerolight International, LLC Located in Miami, Florida specializing in distributing hang gliding, paragliding, powered paragliding, kitesurfing equipment and general accessories. Airtek Paragliding Inc. Designer and manufacturer of paragliders and equipment. APCO Aviation Ltd Design and manufacture of paragliders, harnesses, parachute reserve systems, power wings and accessories for the pilot. Located in Caesarea, Israel. UK Mirror site Australian Paragliding Centre A leading centre offering paragliding training for the complete never-flown beginner to fully qualified and experienced pilots, new and used equipment sales, and national and international flying tours. Games, galleries, FAQs, etc. Big Air International Paragliding ParaGliding forum, news and events, product reviews, classifieds, sales, links. Bodo Hangglider and Paraglider Club Hanggliding and paragliding in Bodo, Norway, above the arctic circle and under the midnight sun.
Extractions: Eolo: italian paragliding and hang gliding - Flying with paragliders, hanggliders and non-powered flight in general, in Italy. Hang Gliding Mosaic Picture Server Home Page - An archive of pictures for hang gliding/para gliding. Hanggliding ftp Server - Bob Mackey's ftp server offers hanggliding related files. As well as images, and articles, there is an extensive collection of threads from the hanggliding mailing list, "hang-gliding-request@lists.utah.edu". Hangliding/Paragliding Skywings - the magazine of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Soaring Site Of Switzerland - Official Swiss Hang Glider Home Page. Nat'l and int'l events, contact persons, unions, clubs, schools, for sale page, results and rankings. World Wide Hang Gliding Site Guide FAQ - Hanggliding and Paragliding Usenet - rec.aviation.hang-gliding Recreation:Aviation:Hang Gliding:Clubs Hang Gliding Rendezvous at Tatooine Isle of Man Hang Gliding Club - Local news and site information Topa Flyers - Southern California hanggliding club University of York Hang Gliding Club - Lots of original information and some links to interesting places. Outdoors:Aerial Sports:Hang and Para Gliding
News Stories - San Francisco Hang Gliding Center The concept of flight parksdesignated areas for gliding and other recreationalactivitieshas can spell the end for a non-business-savvy hang glider. http://www.sfhanggliding.com/entrepreneur.html
Extractions: Entrepreneur's Start-Ups magazine , By Mike Besack, July 2001 What kind of a man grabs a set of artificial wings and charges full-blast off a cliff? Turns out, a smart businessman. Plug in your pun of choice: In this business, the sky's definitely the limit. "I must say, the first two years we've seen nothing but growth. And it's so easy. People love it," says the 35-year-old Kroll. "All you need to know for hang gliding is, run like hell and don't touch anything." Kroll earned his college degree in music, of all things, but started hang gliding in 1984. After doing a few instructing gigs in Australia, he decided to take a shot at starting his own business. After all, the closest hang-gliding company to his Bay Area home was in San Diego. "I noticed that my boss in Australia paid off his house at the beach in three years," Kroll says. "I started thinking, if that guy could do that well in Sydney, I can do well in San Francisco." He has. Kroll, with his introductory tandem lessons, takes his customers up to 3,000 feet over the San Francisco Bay after just five minutes of instruction. That's all it takes. His hang-gliding tours leave from Mt. Tamalpias State Park, 10 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, and his introductory Aquaglider lessons soar over Alcatraz and the rest of the Bay and last for about 30 minutes. The cost is about $250 a pop, and Kroll even straps a video camera on the wing so the hang gliders can have a souvenir at no extra charge.
Windsports Soaring Center- Hang Gliding At Its Best. Learn to hang glide at LA's largest, oldest, and most convenient flight training center. Tandem and solo lessons on the beach or from LA mountains for http://www.windsports.com/beach.html
Extractions: Flight Training Park Windsports new training facility is the perfect place to learn to fly. The weather and winds are excellent and learning has never been easier. Training packages to fit any budget. If you can rollerblade or ride a bike you can hang glide! Click here to reserve your spot now. Learn to Fly See Site Map Directions ... Watch a movie of a beginner lesson flight Zoom Out Custom Map Latitude: 33.924651 Longitude: -118.431703 " YOU CAN'T PARK YOUR RV MUCH CLOSER TO THE WATER AND NOT GET WET! " Stay right on the beach and learn to fly. Click here for rates and reservations.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Things Recreational THINGS recreational. park. Today on the Blue Ridge Parkway it's possibleto rock climb, hang glide, fish for trout, bicycle almost http://www.nps.gov/blri/fun.htm
Extractions: When the National Park Service was born in 1916, it was given two goals: First to protect the park, and second to provide ways for visitors to enjoy the park. Today on the Blue Ridge Parkway it's possible to rock climb, hang glide, fish for trout, bicycle... almost any activity that doesn't damage the park or endanger other visitors.
