How Hang Gliders Stay in the Air

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They don't just glide. Hang gliders can stay in the air for hours. Here's how.
This video is part of a series that includes how to make and fly small gliders on waves of air using the same principle that makes the big ones fly. With practice you can even make them fly with only your hands levitating them. goo.gl/FS1qgB
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[@sotirpopov3937]

...the Gentlemen with the Falcon, at mark 5:00 executed absolute perfect landing technique, real pleasure watching it!

[@flatfour7506]

Well done, best I’ve ever seen. Great explanation, Tom. I bet your a teacher. The whole show was so easy to watch and engrossing. Thank you.

[@mudpitboarder]

Great video introducing hang gliding. My wife has been thinking about learning, so this video was great for her to see what it is all about.

[@JeffJeno1000]

Wow, it never daqwned on me til watching this well versed vid... birds actually enjoy flying too. Thanks for sharing, best HG vid I've seen yet.

[@Ayerstairs]

Awesome video! Great job Tom!

[@craigkaschan4822]

Thanks mate very educational always wanted to do it but never got around to it thanks again from Aus

[@elisabethbrunet4091]

Thanks for the vidéo.

[@StellarChi]

Awesome Cheerful Video !

[@maxbello704]

:p loving how smooth the landings look pretty remarkable.

[@sciencetoymaker]

The video talked about two kinds of lift. You mentioned ridge lift, but there is also thermal lift--pockets of warmer air rising. Even with neither, you would still be able to glide down, not drop out of the sky.

[@MrLupold]

Nice Video!

[@dredger9mm]

Irish/Virginia music kicks ass with this video!

[@allgoo19]

Thanks for the info. :)

[@arcane2152]

Thanks for sharing

[@jcmecatronica]

Amazing 👏

[@aceTL87]

you first started in kittyhawk NC? I LIVE IN NC!!! im somewhat afraid of heights but this looks to fun to pass up. im definately going to try this once it gets warmer.

[@Mr-Curious]

Once you get to the first person view in the video i was thinking WOW seems wild must be a very special feeling flying an airplane just can`t beat

[@livehappy3415]

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[@mark675]

that must be one of the best feelings ever!

[@HKHasty]

this is the coolest thing ever