We like to limit the number to 5 students per course. Obviously this is a good way to get into the air after your course without spending lots of money but it is wise to book a glider before a day flying. Yes, we offer this service, however due to the number of students coming through the school we cannot guarantee there will always be hire gliders available of your choice. We offer package deals for our students when purchasing glider, harness, wheels & helmet.Īfter completing my course can I hire equipment? To give you a rough idea of prices, a new hang glider starts at $5495, used from $800 new custom apron harness $450, used from $250 new electronic instruments (altimeter/vario) $520 used from $200 new reserve parachute $910, used from $400. We sell new and used aircraft, which are safety checked, test flown and trimmed. Rohan is an accredited repairer, we offer a full inspection and test fly service for $200.ĭynamic Flight is also a retailer for the Australian hang gliding manufacturers Moyes and Airborne whose gliders consistently prove to be the best in the world. Obviously gliders must be airworthy and suitable for your skill level. If you have already purchased a glider you should make sure that it is thoroughly inspected and trimmed by an accredited repairer. During the later parts of the certificate course you will be given an opportunity to fly a variety of gliders under instructor supervision suitable for your skill level, allowing you to more objectively choose a glider which best suits your needs and ability. All the gliders and equipment used throughout the courses are supplied by us, this way we can ensure the students are on the best available equipment. The hot air rises in bubbles all over the country (much like a nationwide lava lamp) and pilots find these bubbles and surf them up to the clouds!ĭo I need to buy a glider before I get there? The sun heats the ground which then heats the air. On a ridge, this is ridge lift, but inland over flat ground, this rising air is known as a thermal. Therefore, to stay up in the air, pilots need to find air that is rising faster than the gliders sink rate and fly in that. It converts its height into horizontal motion – so to go forward, it has to also sink downwards. Without an engine, the glider glides (not surprisingly). How do you stay in the air without an engine? Be a current member of Hang Gliding Federation of Australia.Have undergone training at a HGFA approved training facility, like here.Have a health standard equivalent to that of car certificate requirements. ![]() See how easy it is with this video!Īre there health or other requirements to hold a hang gliding certificate? Two persons can set up a training glider in less than 2 minutes. It should take approximately 4 minutes for an experienced pilot to set up the latest training hang glider. The latest training gliders are very quick to set up. How long does it take to set up a glider? If the wind stops due to a change in weather, the glider lands safely on the ground like any other landing. As all gliders are slowly sinking (the effect of not having an engine), they rely on this rising air to keep them up. The sea breeze comes in and hits the ridge – effectively blowing them up in the air. They are flying in what is known as ‘ridge lift’. ![]() You may have seen hang gliders flying around near the coast. We will teach you the practical and theory aspects of the sport to the standards set down by the HGFA. We supply new gear for training and providing it is set up correctly and pre-flight checked it is an extremely safe aircraft. The only way to break a hang glider in the air is to crash into another aircraft or high obstacle. The hang glider is a certified aircraft, it is extremely strong in the air and can handle loads of up to +9 and -6 Gs.
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