Is hang gliding physically demanding?
Almost anyone can fly a hang glider. If someone can jog while balancing a 45 – 90 lb weight on their shoulders they can learn to fly. While flying does not require great strength (since the straps not the pilot’s arms – hold the pilot up) long duration flights in turbulent conditions require a moderate degree of upper body endurance. This typically develops as the pilot progresses through training to these longer flights.
Almost anyone can fly a hang glider. If someone can jog while balancing a 45 – 90 lb weight on their shoulders they can learn to fly. While flying does not require great strength (since the straps not the pilot’s arms – hold the pilot up) long duration flights in turbulent conditions require a moderate degree of upper body endurance. This typically develops as the pilot progresses through training to these longer flights.
Almost anyone can fly a hang glider. If someone can jog while balancing a 45 – 90 lb weight on their shoulders they can learn to fly. While flying does not require great strength (since the straps not the pilot’s arms – hold the pilot up) long duration flights in turbulent conditions require a moderate degree of upper body endurance. This typically develops as the pilot progresses through training to these longer flights.