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Does it take any training to learn to fly a hang glider under tow?

April 26, 2017fly glider hang learn TRAINING

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Does it take any training to learn to fly a hang glider under tow?

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A hang glider is somewhat different to fly under tow, and the pilot must also be aware of the various things that can go wrong in order to react appropriately. The USHGA has tow instructors who can endorse pilots for towing.

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A hang glider is somewhat more difficult to fly under tow, and the pilot must also be aware of the various things that can go wrong in order to react appropriately. The USHGA has tow administrators who can rate people for tow. Most of those are also instructors and can train people to tow safely.

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A. A hang glider is somewhat more difficult to fly under tow, and the pilot must also be aware of the various things that can go wrong in order to react appropriately. The USHPA has tow administrators who can rate people for tow. Most of those are also instructors and can train people to tow safely.