Hang gliding, sport of flying in lightweight unpowered aircraft which can be carried by the pilot. Takeoff is usually achieved by launching into the air from a cliff or hill. Hang gliders were developed by the pioneers of practical flight. Good Flight!
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 111.5ft (34.0m)
- Length 36.6ft (11.2m)
- Height 23.0ft (7.0m)
- Empty Weight 9,526lbs (4,321kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,201lbs (4,627kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.294
- Wing Loading 4.6lbs/ft2 (22.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,210.0ft2 (205.3m2)
- Drag Points 5255
Parts
- Number of Parts 58
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 370
