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Flying in Egypt...
I have a friend who will be taking a paraglider to Egypt and was curious about flying sites in that region. All responses will be appreciated.
by DS_84
BHPA Ltd Coach un-insured flying (UK only)
>>The case in point was a CP trying to launch first on the (correct for wind) north west side of East Lomond, Fife (lots of video on my YouTube account of this site) under the direct ...
by diagonallyparked
supine flying
Hi all, What percent of hangglider pilots fly supine and what are the advantages/disadvantages of flying supine? I always assumed less wind resistance prone. Or is it a control issue? To my ...
by Luddite
Pyrenees Orientals winter flying
... to hearing from some new people and maybe some old friends aswell. If you are looking for a winter flying break then maybe ...
by bear
BHPA Flying and Safety Committee (UK only intrest)
A few years ago I raised the issue of BHPA Ltd schools who imply in their advertising that they have approval, which they do NOT have... from the CAA (UK Civil Aviation Authority). The specific ...
by MurrayHay
flying in Turkey
... w is ther anybody else going to Olu Deniz during this time and also does anybody have details about flying here or someone ...
by man-from-mars
Real flying suit
I saw a show on TV not long ago about this. it certrainly wasn't thirty miles. I do recall them trying for a 4 mile record. the designer of this suit is not with us anymore but his good friend ...
by man-from-mars
united states desert flying?
i want to fly in a remote desert location. i just love the solitude of the desert and i am looking for some launches well above the lz for long sled runs. i am a hang two so nothing too difficult but ...
by Luis
Spectacles for Flying
... I hope some of you may have some suggestions for: I need to wear glasses to correct my sight when flying. I usually wear prescription sunglasses which are fine under normal circumstances. If ...
by breezhot
Flying in Oelydinez Turkey
... b, which are planning a tour in october, therefore we need all kind of information about the place, flying conditions, places to stay, etc Thank you for ...
by dachs
What's the flying weather been like in your part of the world?
The weather has been poor here in the UK for the last month. What is it like in your part of the world? normal or a bitty out of synch with norms.
by dried grass
Flying in Germany
This is for any pilots who can answer questions about flying in Germany. My name is David Barnhart, and I will be in Germany (staying in the Hanau/Frankfurt area) from March 1 through March 15. I ...
by breezhot
flying suits???who has them
I have a flying suit on my christmas list. I fly hanggliders in particular . Who makes a good flying suit and how do I reach the makers of them? Life is good
by lakeswalker
?Flying Teneriffa
Hi, any idea where to fly with the paraglider in the south of Teneriffa (canary islands)? Any hint welcome,
by man-from-mars
Flying sites Virginia USA
Did some1 fly in Virginia US ? Pls send over all possible info about spots where I could fly my paraglider in VA or WV. Hanx in advance. PH
by Punkhoney
looking for flying site in Hong Kong
Hi, My name is Rick. Does anyone know if there have a good flying sites in Hong Kong that good for Hang Gliding.Thank you for any information.
by brian1905
flying in Mexico, Venezuela, Caribean
Aside from extreme NW Mexico, I only hear of Venezuela in terms of beach sites. Here is an (old) excerpt from the site guide accessible from my web page below:
by bgneub
Swiss citizen & HG pilot, Request Info about flying in USA
Hello, I'm a Swiss citizen and I already come in the US for 3 Years. I have a Hang Gliding license since 5 years and non-commercial tandem license since one year. Do I need something more to ...
by Ouapitis
Flying in Crimea
Hi there, For some years now I have been trying to get into contact with hanggliding pilots that fly or have ever flown at the Crimea Island. Why Crimea??? Have you ever looked at the mountain ...
by jhkjurter
flying clips needed
I am trying to put together a presentation on the delights of hang gliding for my gliding club and need a few video clips of any stage of flight. Preferably in the form of AVI's. Are there any ...
by alfricagain
Advice/Information about flying at Fuertaventura
looking for any body who can provide help for me with my search for paragliding tips for para gliding on fuertaventura. i have vast experience within this sport.but am unsure where to launch to ...
by Guest
Re:Sunglasses for gliding
I too have Skylet (fun) lenes. And they are great both for flying and driving. But I have a major problem with this type of lens and thats on a good flying day when you are on the ground NOT flying, ...
by Donadoni1809
Re:How do hang-gliders fly, and how do paragliders fly?
... needs more confilict. It's quite a common mis conception with those who don't know about flying that horozontal wind ...
by swift tuttle
Re:PG design question - why no poles to prevent collapse ?
Reading 'Skywings' with the last ED, Put me off flying aggressively for years. I now enjoy my flying _Much_ more and fly more aggressively (Not near hill or other pilots) than I ever did. I ...
by Brian Sand
Looking for GUIDED HG tour late Jan/Feb/March
... I am working very hard for a fair which is in mid-jan (1998). Between the fair and the start of the flying season here in Germany I want to do some flying. I have got the german 'A-Schein' ...
by OriNebula
PG near Calpé, Spain.
Hi there, I am a just started flying with a PG. Now I am looking for some good flying places. Cause my parents have little house in Calpé, maybe there is someone who can tell me if there is the ...
by man-from-mars
Tenerife
... y Islands (Tenerife) Aug 28 -Sep 4. Can anyone give me a point of contact for Paragliding? I'm flying standby so I'm not even gonna take my wing and will need to borrow/rent if there is ...
by MatiuSnefert
Re:Arkansas Photos
Phil I have had a look at your web site, you are obviously very proud of your family and flying site. And fully justified it appears! Safe flying
by klaretonor
Re:Looking for feedback on the Edel Saber
yes I m flying saber since 6 months in India . It immediatly comes on over head even in nill wind , its reaction time is very fast n hence need to keep it pressurised . beginners need to fly not at ...
by kishor keley
Re:Buying a Hang glider
Prepare to eat your words,my friend.If you buy yourself a glider you will indeed start your your flying at 40 -50 ft,but i assure you a day will come when you glide between low thermals at 4000- ...
by Brian Sand
interested in paragliding
I never owned an hang glider or any type of flying machine and I am interested in the sport of paragliding and I was wondering if you can just find a big hill and go flying for a couple of hours. or ...
by Calius
From Gliding to Aviation
... g you probably gave some consideration to the idea to learn to fly, I don't necessary mean to start flying heavy planes that one pilot did. Somehow he really got into serious trouble because of it ...
by Debra
The Best Places To Own Microlights and Ultralights
... hts between borders even inside Europe can be tricky as there are different requirements. I suppose flying from the U.K to France is easier then the other way as France has almost no regulation for ...
by Debra
The Bernoulli Effect
The bernoulli priciple tells us that: 'when a gas increases in velocity , its pressure decreaces. ........ This is one of the classic 'miss quotes' of Bernoulli Theorem.... What Bernoulli in ...
by MurrayHay

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