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Is hanggliding physically demanding?

April 26, 2017demanding hanggliding physically

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Is hanggliding physically demanding?

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Almost anyone can fly a hanglider. 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.

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Almost anyone can fly a hangglider. If someone can jog while balancing a 50 – 70 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.