| Hang gliding is one of the most exciting and affordable | | | | The hang glider, or "pilot," is suspended from the hang |
| ways to fly in the air on your own, and one of the | | | | strap connected to the glider's frame. Hang gliding is |
| most beautiful places to do it is Nevada. Not much | | | | achieved as the pilot runs down a steep slope and |
| equipment is required for hang gliding. The aircraft is | | | | takes off when air speed reaches 15 to 20 miles per |
| made up of a glider and a harness, which are easy to | | | | hour. Once airborne, the pilot moves forward and |
| travel with and store. The aircraft is launched and | | | | backward or side to side at the end of the hang strap |
| guided under the hang glider's own power. Other hang | | | | to alter the center of gravity so that the glider will roll in |
| gliding equipment is mostly safety and communications | | | | the direction of the pilot's motion. In the right conditions, |
| gear. | | | | hang gliding in Nevada can Last all day and easily |
| No special pilot license is required for hang gliding. The | | | | reach distances of 100 miles or more. |
| necessary training for first time solo hang gliding is also | | | | Hang gliding is a very safe sport in proper weather |
| minimal and can be achieved in two days. Once a new | | | | conditions and when good judgment is used. Hang |
| hang glider on the training hill learns the basic | | | | gliding equipment should also be up to industry standard |
| techniques, he or she can graduate up to higher flights | | | | and approved by the Hang Glider Manufacturers |
| in a very short time. But students should receive hang | | | | Association, which can also provide lists of certified |
| gliding lessons only from certified instructors. There are | | | | hang gliding schools in Nevada and the world. |
| many hang gliding programs available in Nevada. | | | | |