Hang Gliding

World paragliding and hang gliding records ratified

World records recently ratified by the FAI include 3 by Brazilian female champion Kamira Pereira, and a HG out-and-return by Carlos Puñet.
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One pilot’s ideas for improving hang gliding competitions

Czech hang glider pilot Radek Bares invites pilots to join the discussion of how hang gliding competitions can be improved.
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Cross Country Facebook photo competition winner

Slovenian hang glider pilot Matjaz Klemencic took top prize in the Cross Country magazine / Facebook photo competition with a stunning on-board hang gliding shot.
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Attila Bertok: Hang gliding champion

Attila Bertok first flew a hang glider in 1981 in Hungary. He was crowned the 16th World Champion after winning the World Hang Gliding Championships in t 2007
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What-Is-a-Hang-Glider. Photo: Antoine Boisselier

Hang gliding: A beginner’s guide

Hang gliding and hang gliders explained in this easy-to-read beginner's guide to the sport of free flight
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Mexican Hang Gliding Open 2010

The Mexican hang gliding Nationals competition takes place at San Marcos, Guatemala, from 16 - 24 April 2010.
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Having a great time at Australia’s Bogong Cup hang gliding competition

Video from a very excited Jonny Durand from a snowy launch in the height of Australia's summer, at the Bogong Cup 2010 hang gliding competition.
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Musician Aviators Drum Circle Fly-in, Santa Paula USA.

Musician Aviators (MAA) is a new social network community for flying musicians. It is a global online commnity, based at Santa Monica airport and will be having its first fly-in event on 7 February 2010.
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British hang gliding competitions calendar 2010

British hang gliding competitions calendar 2010
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Aeros Winter Race hang gliding competition, Slovenia

Aeros' FAI cat. II Winter Race hang gliding competition takes place in Ajdovscina, Slovenia, from 24 - 28 February 2010.
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