Here is a series of video clips describing many aspects of learning to fly hang gliders at the Lejair School of Hang Gliding.<\/p>\n
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1. Pre take-off drills and checks, and launching at Poniente, Algodonales.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Weight shift control explained with the aid of a tripod simulator.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V4JvvSmtIUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Rigging a hang glider and checking its integrity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N7Gb32-YvGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Setting up the equipment for a tow training session.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtXyWjsAdBY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Ground handling – a preliminary exercise before flight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B95fYLBbEGc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>6. First tiny flights with the security of a nose tethering rope held by an instructor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W30EtV6fedo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>7. A towed flight demonstration of flying hands free of the control frame.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_tGWBDs64Fg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Repeated practice of tow launched take-offs and flared stops.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J5wakeIdOW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Demonstration of the correct landing sequence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvKNoUqXAQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Converting to the lying down (prone) flying style.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n4oXb5-YdnE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Towing using a UK club style of chest tow release with associated problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ex4Q01J2EF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Foot launching technique with no tow line to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4I3BfuaRAZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Foot launch practice at the beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdmiTr40cH4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dMeaN2UR7DE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2T7dtiF8o9M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>14. Meeting leisurely for a meteorological check, then visiting the landing zone prior to flying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N4bUWhbAhtg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Interesting long trip up to take-off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uef8BmboORA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>16. Observing conditions and creating a plan for flight from the west launch at Algodonales.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U8azLZm7dDs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Weight shift control explained with the aid of a tripod simulator.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V4JvvSmtIUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Rigging a hang glider and checking its integrity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N7Gb32-YvGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Setting up the equipment for a tow training session.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtXyWjsAdBY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Ground handling – a preliminary exercise before flight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B95fYLBbEGc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>6. First tiny flights with the security of a nose tethering rope held by an instructor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W30EtV6fedo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>7. A towed flight demonstration of flying hands free of the control frame.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_tGWBDs64Fg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Repeated practice of tow launched take-offs and flared stops.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J5wakeIdOW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Demonstration of the correct landing sequence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvKNoUqXAQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Converting to the lying down (prone) flying style.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n4oXb5-YdnE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Towing using a UK club style of chest tow release with associated problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ex4Q01J2EF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Foot launching technique with no tow line to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4I3BfuaRAZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Foot launch practice at the beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdmiTr40cH4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dMeaN2UR7DE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2T7dtiF8o9M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>14. Meeting leisurely for a meteorological check, then visiting the landing zone prior to flying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N4bUWhbAhtg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Interesting long trip up to take-off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uef8BmboORA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>16. Observing conditions and creating a plan for flight from the west launch at Algodonales.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U8azLZm7dDs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2107"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2107"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2129,"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2107\/revisions\/2129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lejair.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}