History of Hang Gliding & Paragliding

Kimmeridge Khmer Rouge (continuation)

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In the early 1970s hang gliding instruction was carried out mainly by manufacturers. Then, as now, dual instruction was used.

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Completely different from derigging a modern hang glider.



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Class 2 (rigid) hang gliders are not a new concept. In 1976 Rob Stokes flew an Icarus 5 at Kimmeridge.



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The low-tech solution.



Images copyright © 2001 Dave Lewis. Text copyright © 2001 Everard Cunion. All rights reserved.

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