Hang Gliding

2023 calendars

Free-flying calendars for 2023

If you love flying and want to surround yourself with beautiful free-flying images year-round, then a flying-themed calendar could be just what you need
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An Angel Square reserve parachute. Photo: Ozone

How to throw: Deploying a reserve parachute

We asked some experts for their advice on reserve deployment – and how to give yourself the best chance of coming down safely
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Hang Gliding Class 2 World Championships 2022 podium

Ruhmer takes Gold at 2022 Class 2 World Championships

Manfred Ruhmer proved he is still the hang gliding master, when he took Gold in the 21st FAI World Hang Gliding Class 2 Championships in France last week
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FAI European Hang Gliding Championships 2022 podium

Alex Ploner wins Hang Gliding Europeans 2022

Alex Ploner won his third FAI European Hang Gliding Championships in Italy after a huge competition that saw 1,300km flown
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Manfred Ruhmer

Interview with a champion: Manfred Ruhmer

Louise Joselyn talks to hang gliding legend Manfred Ruhmer ahead of the FAI Class 2 Hang Gliding World Championships 2022
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Dune du Pilat hang gliding

Video: High Times at the Dune Du Pilat

France's Atlantique Delta club make the most of perfect soaring conditions at the famous Dune du Pilat in southwestern France
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Aeros Ukraine Graphic

Aeros close their doors in Ukraine

"We could never imagine this kind of situation we are in now. We pray for peace" – Aeros Team
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Hang-Gliding-The-New-Freedom

Hang Gliding: The New Freedom (1974)

Hang Gliding – The New Freedom is a 15-minute film made in 1974 and is a rare record of those pioneering days out in California.
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Forbes sky

Attila Bertok wins Forbes Flatlands 2022

Attila Bertok won Forbes Flatlands 2022. Australia's Covid restrictions meant no overseas entries, but 19 pilots enjoyed a good week of racing
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Vortex smart winch

Instinct Vortex smart winch

The Vortex is a tension-controlled electric winch capable of towing tandem hang gliders. It could even be operated by remote control
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