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Homebuilt Hang Gliders

PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:04 pm
by JoeF
A search for topic titles in the forum urged starting this one:

Homebuilt Hang Gliders
Present homebuilt HG projects. Gather homebuilt HG efforts. Derive wisdom as possible. Amass homebuilt hang glider related information, images, historical matter. Etc.
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Germination: Enjoy enthusiasm ...
"Can We Build a Louisiana Hang-Glider?" video:


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Test Section Assembly - KW MkII Rigid Flying Wing Hang Glider

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No image: Bob Davis quote: I built a hang glider and learned to fly it when I was 15 without ever having seen one in person. The incredible rush of foot-launching a hang glider made of surplus aluminum with black plastic duct-taped on is pretty close to what you might get from your own personal rocket.

Re: Homebuilt Hang Gliders

PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:41 am
by JoeF
You Have to Risk Falling to Be Able to Fly
By Terry Fallis, Reader's Digest Canada
Updated: Oct. 04, 2018
The article has a photo of one of the build efforts.

One-time wannabe Wright brother Terry Fallis recalls his ill-fated childhood quest to conquer the skies with a homemade hang-glider.



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