My Hang-Gliding Adventure: Dreaming of Future Flights
Today I finally flew a real hang-glider after spending some days flying trainers. It was an aircraft with an 18-square-meter wing. My first impression was …
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Navigating Tight Spaces: Coordinated Turns for Successful Landings
What’s necessary for a good landing on a small landing area? Correctly estimating altitude, wind, applying proper wind correction, and making coordinated …
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Italian Mountain Soaring: Conquering Tiny Landing Spots
I am continuing on my hang-gliding journey, and today I am flying a different hang-glider, which is also 21 sq meters but has a stiffer sail. It is much easier …
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Without an Engine: Hang-Gliding in Italy
Currently, I am flying without an engine as I have come to an Italian hang-gliding school for a week. Since I do not have a license, nor do I have any knowledge …
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