Approximately 4-5 fatalities from hang gliding accidents are reported each year in the United States. However, the fatality rate per participant is relatively low when compared to other recreational activities. It's important to follow strict safety guidelines and receive proper training to minimize risks.
Normally the pilot of a hang-glider will run down a slope and lift off nicely because of the speed of the air-flow over the wings. Once in the air, a hang-glider pilot will use the upward draft caused by wind blowing against a large hill/mountain or by skillfully circling in a thermal.
we'll it depends on how big the glider is,
mabye about £1 for the best quality one's
The equipment needed is minimal by aviation standards. The principle items being the glider, also called the wing, and the harness. The rest of the equipment consists mainly of safety and communication gear.
Been flying HG since 1986 and its the most fun you can have w/ your clothes on.
El Hang Glide! most sports are the same in Spanish y English! For ejemplo or example, el golf is golf and... lots of other worlds. Glade I can Help! espanol is awesome.
A thermal is a mass of coordinated ( i.e. a distinct bubble ) air which rises due to it being warmer than the surrounding air. On most days these bubbles continue upwards ultimately forming Cumulus clouds ( Cumulus or the larger Cumulonimbus clouds are themselves thermals made visible )
Think of the atmosphere as gently boiling ( bubbling) as the day warms up ( the sun heating the ground ) and the lid is the inversions ( where the air gets warmer).
Flight of the Phoenix, by Nevil Shute (I think that is the author). It may be out of print, but was a good read.
Around 5 deaths globally per annum. Numerous injuries- typically minor sprains or more serious fractures. See www.bhpa.co.uk for UK accident stats
I could find no evidence that you need aviation insurance for hang gliding. I did find an example of a company that covers a whole hang gliding organization, but I think that may be a special case.