悬挂滑翔翼的常见问题及答案 (Frequently Asked Questions , 材料来源:
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How did hang gliding begin? How much does the training and equipment cost?
What exactly does a hang glider look like? How long does it take to get a rating and fly on my own?
How does a glider get into the air? What does it feel like to fly?
How do you control and steer the glider? Can people fly if they're afraid of heights?
How does a glider gain altitude? Once I have a rating, can I fly anywhere I want to?
How high and far can a hang glider go? What is "towing" and how does one "tow" a hang glider?
How long are you in the air? How does the pilot launch when towing?
Where can a glider take off and land from? Does it take special training to fly a glider by towing?
How safe is it to fly a hang glider? Is towing more dangerous than a foot launch?
How cold does it get when you reach higher altitudes? Where can I buy a hang glider?
Do you need a lot of wind to fly? Can I build my own hang glider?
How physically demanding is it to fly? How much do hang gliders weigh?
How can I learn to fly? What size is an average glider?
What sort of people fly hang gliders? How do you store and transport something that large?
Do glider pilots need to be of a certain gender, weight, age or height range? Can I rent the required equipment?
Do I need a pilots licence to fly a hang glider? Is it easier to fly a glider if I'm an airplane pilot?
What is a "tandem flight" or a "tandem glider?" What is the difference between a "foot launch" and "towing?"
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