History of Hang Gliding & Paragliding


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A Ghostbuster flown by Mark Taggart.

While pitch control is by weight shift, as in a flex wing, roll control is effected by spoilers. The shadow of one is visible outboard towards the left tip. At the trailing edge root you can see flaps which, when extended, reduce speed and steepen the glide (for landing).




Photo copyright © 2001 Justin Parsons. All rights reserved.

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