Hang Gliding - Cruising Torrey

[ScapeSearch]

Looks fake, but I believe it.

[LEGOmaniac1114]

Where can I get a good cheap hanglider for beginners thats safe? I really want to take this up but all the hangliders are pretty exspensive.

[theartofbone]

THis looks amazing. I wish I could someday do this as a hobby.

I do have one question though, what would happen if you are in a situation as the guy in this video and while cruising like superman you accidentally let go of the bar?

[speedgliding]

@theartofbone - nothing would happen. The bar is the steering wheel. You would simply be left hanging from the apex of the glider in your harness.

[theartofbone]

@speedgliding Thanks for the reply. I've never used a hang glider, this video was my first experience with it in general... and I got the impression that the guy's body (your?) was responsible for doing the maneuvering more than anything else, and if one were to let go of the bar, that you'd start rolling and loose control. :D

This looks like something extremely fun and inner peace defining! Next time I move to a new city, I will apply for jobs FIRST in places where this is possible!

[alex3056x]

so nice good song aswell,made my day thx

[icecreamman250]

wow, that was amazing footage. Hang gliding is one of my goals in the future, after i get a steady career and save up money i plan to buy a hang glider :)

[keith6660]

Great video, love the speed gliding. Look forward in seeing more of your video's

[GMTK4]

what was the purpos of the whistle?

[speedgliding]

The paragliders dont pay attention at that flying site, and often turn in front of you without looking. You need to get their attention.

[Xicohumo]

Fantástico, es una pasada de video.

[flaviodf35]

name of muisic plis plis

[djconex]

paul oakenfold - ready steady go

[1774andres]

very very very good que buen video muy buena musica

[MrBigSlit]

Damn that was one hell of a flight i hope i will get to do that at least once :D

[amstrever]

I love it. It is all I want to do in my life. I'm 31 and broke but am saving every penny to do a lesson in dec, get my own glider and hopefully do anything comparible to what Cruising Torrey or Speedgliding member has done. great vid thanks for the inspiration.

[springfieldtech]

Great video!

[snakemax74]

bellissimo!

[live2glide]

thats awesome!  im gonna get hang gliding lessons sometime soon. any tips?

[live2glide]

out of all of the videos i have seen, this is my absolute favorite!!! how long have you been hang gliding?

[speedgliding]

10+ years, I forget LOL

[thenerdyherdy]

y did he blow a whistle thingy? xD

[scottglider]

Seen hundreds of videos, this is my favourite!

[cheesewhiz13]

I fly paragliders...and watching this video, got my mind wandering. What happens if you let go? Would you stall?

[f2f4]

Depends on your trim and such. (I'm assuming you're talking about the bar, yes?) Trim in this case is effecting your weight distribution on the glider, as well as control pressures. If you let go of the bar, normally you would just continue to fly straight and level (more or less) for a bit. Nothing too catastrophic.

[nepabelito]

this video is among my favorites, beautiful flying and the place is simply awesome! SD ROCKS!!!

[damunchiman]

Awesome video and flying! I just finished making a video of my own and know that it takes time and patience to put it together like this. Thanks !!!

[focs13]

Unbelievable, I was thinking of making the same kind of video with the same soundtrack! Paul Oakenfold rocks! Great minds think alike.:)

[sourmanofcoal]

nice body movements,

[glendeco]

Thanks for the flight.

[HaVeNation]

Can anyone tell me the name and artist of this song??

[aimhelix]

Im just getting into the sport. I've decided to start taking lessons and pursue this since aviation has always been a childhood dream. Great videos man, keep posting them.

[speedgliding]

Be sure to join the community at hanggliding dot org

[aimhelix]

I am. I'm actually going to build an HG community site since I don't see a lot of HG sites that are well put together. Thought I might donate my time and skills to help give the sport more exposure that it deserves.

[flyguy4fun]

Have you taken those Hang gliding lessons yet? If not get er done. It very rewarding

[mrdelmar]

I flew Torrey in '79. I still have my whistle. Nice video...brought back many nice memories.

[WuFaceProductions]

that was so gnarly! i've always watched the hang gliders and paragliders from the beach in la jolla. what type of camera did you use?

[mikehoppett]

So whos benefit was the whistle for?? The paragliders or spectators?

[speedgliding]

Its for the RC plane pilots, to get the attention of the clueless paraglider pilots who are oblivious to faster flying aircraft, and to notify spectators when landing.