Training videos

Here is a series of video clips describing many aspects of learning to fly hang gliders at the Lejair School of Hang Gliding.

 

1. Pre take-off drills and checks, and launching at Poniente, Algodonales.

 

2. Weight shift control explained with the aid of a tripod simulator.

 

3. Rigging a hang glider and checking its integrity.

 

4. Setting up the equipment for a tow training session.

 

5. Ground handling – a preliminary exercise before flight.

 

6. First tiny flights with the security of a nose tethering rope held by an instructor.

 

7. A towed flight demonstration of flying hands free of the control frame.

 

8. Repeated practice of tow launched take-offs and flared stops.

 

9. Demonstration of the correct landing sequence.

 

10. Converting to the lying down (prone) flying style.

 

11. Towing using a UK club style of chest tow release with associated problems.

 

12. Foot launching technique with no tow line to help.

 

13. Foot launch practice at the beach.

 

 

 

14. Meeting leisurely for a meteorological check, then visiting the landing zone prior to flying.

 

15. Interesting long trip up to take-off.

 

16. Observing conditions and creating a plan for flight from the west launch at Algodonales.