What is the difference between a Hanglider and a Paraglider?
A Hanglider has a rigid frame maintaining the shape of the wing, with the pilot usually flying in a prone position. The Paraglider canopy shape is maintained only by air pressure and the pilot is suspended in a sitting or supine position. The Hanglider has a “cleaner” aerodynamic profile and generally is capable of flying at much higher speeds than a Paraglider.
