Hang Gliding From Roof

Hang gliders can withstand more g forces than many single engine aircraft and can be folded up into a bag that is 16 18 long and a foot in diameter and easily transported on the roof of a car.

Hang gliding from roof.

The record for the longest distance flown by a hang glider is 475 miles 764km made by american dustin martin in 2012. We are now offering the glider rider in three different sizes to suit your vehicle and hang gliders requirements. In hang gliding the pilot is laying down in a horizontal position under the a frame using the body to turn. Made from robust blocks and 2 x 4mtr ali tubes 50mm wide offer good support to your hang glider.

Two strops supplied for secure fitting to roof bars. Goes on and off within minutes. If you buy a long extension ladder you can mount both halves of the ladder so that you can carry more than one glider. These must be transported on roof racks or in a truck.

Hang gliders are heavier rigid structure which can measure 5 metres long making transportation more cumbersome. It can be put together in a few minutes. Even with just two roof bars that s about 20 lbs to carry on each. A hang glider can be dismantled easily and carried on the roof of a car or in a trailer.

Most hang gliders weigh 45 50 lbs. Two velcro straps to secure the glider to the carrier. In paragliding you sit upright in a harness and control the chute with your hands. The ladder rungs then provide the support for the glider.

Fits onto most vehicles roof bars. The flight lasted 11 hours. Both sports involve the same take off and landing technique. Pilots prone position when flying gives hang gliding the feeling of flying like a bird.

Supports your glider while in transport. Easy transport of hang glider. Hang gliding has faster speeds and greater opportunities for aerial acrobatics and tricks. One of the most popular means of transporting a hang glider is to mount a ladder on your vehicle using some sort of rack.

Your ladder can double as a support for your glider if you want to store your glider using a canoe hoist. A common approach is to add an off the shelf car roof rack that is compatible with your car and strap a ladder to it.