Is towing hanggliders or paragliders more dangerous than foot launch?
Probably not, but it’s hard to say as we don’t actually know the proportion of towing activity to foot launch. As towing is more complicated than foot launch and more equipment intensive, there is more room for error and equipment failure. However in some areas of the US, towing is the primary method of launch and many pilots seldom launch any other way. ————————————————————————- 6. Aerotowing – High Tech Hanggliding on a Leash Article by Brad Kushner, Raven Sky Sports, Whitewater Wisconsin (414)473-2003 (This article originally appeared in the magazine HANG GLIDING Special New Pilot Edition III. It has been copied with the author’s permission. Unfortunately, the excellent photos could not be included too.) 6.A. Introduction There are quite a few ways to fly a hangglider. One of them is aerotowing, and it offers a unique, fun and rewarding way to begin a flight.
Probably not, but it’s hard to say as we don’t actually know the proportion of towing activity to foot launch. As towing is more complicated than foot launch and more equipment intensive, there is more room for error and equipment failure. However in some areas of the US, towing is the primary method of launch and many pilots seldom launch any other way.
