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Why is weather forecast important for hang gliders?
Hang gliders rely on currents of warm air called thermals - to lift them high into the atmosphere. Knowing the type of weather in the area they want to fly - enables them to plan a route to make the most of the available updrafts.
Are hand gliders and hang gliders the same thing?
Hand gliders do not exist - just bad grammar for hang glider.
Where were hang gliders derived?
NASA made the first hang gliders back in the 70's as part of their mars experiments.
How fast can hang gliders go?
222345688976mph
Where can one find videos of hang gliders in the air?
Videos of hang gliders soaring through the air are available directly from YouTube. Users upload hundreds of hang gliding videos to the site on a regular basis.
What external forces act on a hang glider?
Internal forces that act on hang gliders: Shear Compression Tension External forces that act on hang gliders: tell me, because I don't know! I'm the one asking!
How are hang gliders used on space?
Hand gliders use to be used in space for transportation. )Before used on earth)
Who invented the modern hang gliders?
Sir George Cayley
What are different types of hang gliders?
dealter kites are the olny ones
What was the lilienthal hang glider?
Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) was one of the first men to fly. He designed, built, and flew many different designs of gliders. His gliders were designed to be controlled by shifting his weight, just like modern hang gliders. He died flying one of his powered gliders. The Wright brothers were inspired by his bi-plane designs.
What fuel is used in hang gliders?
None the wind keeps the glider in the air
How wide are hang gliders?
It depends on the glider. Some are smaller than others.
