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a light, non-motorized glider aircraft designed for foot-launched flight
What is a "hang glider"?
A hang glider is a type of lightweight, non-motorized aircraft designed for a person to fly while suspended from it. The glider consists of a flexible wing frame made from aluminum or other light materials, covered with a fabric that forms the wing surface. The pilot is attached to the glider by a harness and controls the flight by shifting their body weight to steer. Hang gliders are designed for launching from elevated locations like hills or mountains, and they rely on air currents to stay in the air.
a person who participates in the sport of hang gliding, using a lightweight glider aircraft to fly through the air by harnessing wind currents
Who is a "hang glider"?
A hang glider is a person who participates in hang gliding, a sport where they fly a lightweight, non-motorized glider by being suspended from a frame. The glider is controlled by shifting the body weight, and the pilot uses their movements to steer the glider and control its speed. Hang gliders typically launch from hills or mountains and glide through the air, using natural air currents to stay aloft. The sport requires skill, balance, and an understanding of wind patterns to fly safely and effectively.
