Hang Gliding Basics for Beginners : What Gear Do I Need to Go Hang Gliding?

[JoMama33]

NOTE: The hang glider pilot shown was asked to do this as a favor by the film maker- a paraglider pilot selling videos to Expert Village

It was intended as a BASIC OVERVIEW only! It may look like complete instruction, but is NOT! There is so much more to learn that can ONLY COME FROM AN INSTRUCTOR BEING PRESENT see USHPA.org

The pilot had no script nor chance to see/edit the video/text. It's pretty good, but (WARNING!) there are several errors, cuts/omissions & a few misrepresentations.

[tontar]

Nicely done!

[JoMama33]

Thanks Aaron!

[donriver80]

David, you're traveling along long distance and nature calls unexpectedly. What do you do?

[ElroyHarvey]

@donriver80 Not sure about a hang glider but do a search for "My first paragliding pee" here on youtube for what paragliders do haha

[jwm239]

a good intro on basic equipment - also some

extras such as water, compact first-aid

kit, and parachute system for higher flights.

Good to mention always having a buddy - stay

safe as in swimming, diving, weight training,

etc.