When people think about hang gliding, they all tend to ask the same questions. This web site is here to answer those questions and give you a better idea of what is involved in learning to fly a hang glider.

This web site does not pretend to be a definitive guide, nor is it an instruction manual. It will not tell you how to fly a hang glider, you have to go to a school to learn how to do that. It is here to give you some idea of what's involved in learning to fly a hang glider and to give you an overall look at a great sport.

There is also a section on powered hang gliding. This involves having a small engine built in to the hang gliding harness which will give you the freedom to takeoff from flat fields. (note: the powered hang gliding section hasn't been updated for a while but hopefully that will change soon.)

Site Author - John O'Neill

Some free advice:

Number one.
Don't even think about trying to teach yourself to hang glide. It's not worth the risk. Go to a reputable hang gliding school and get some proper tuition.
Number two.
Don't even think about building your own hang glider. You will probably kill yourself if you do. Hang gliders are quite sophisticated flying machines with all kinds of built in stability and strength which has taken years of development to reach.
Number three.
Don't buy a glider from the 'small ads' section in local papers. You won't know the history of the glider or whether it's airworthy or not. Go to a reputable hang gliding school or dealer and buy the glider that suits your skill level and weight.