![]() ![]() I would say $4000 is probably the minimum amount you can get away with for your initial hang gliding costs including the glider, instruction and all accessories. replace wires every couple years), you need a reserve parachute, harness, helmet, variometer, etc. You also need gas to drive to flying sites, you need to maintain your glider (e.g. Some more advanced gliders can easily kill a newbie on their first flight because you really need to have proper knowledge and reflexes to fly those.īasic HG instruction usually costs $1000–$2000 and is worth every penny.īy the way, a glider itself is not really the biggest expense of hang gliding. ![]() But you need someone whom you can trust to help you choose the glider and make sure it's airworthy. I know some people who got theirs for free. You can usually buy a used Falcon for $1000–2000. Many clubs have used gliders for sale, either their own or on consignment. ![]() Yes, it can be a few hours driving away from you, but I'm sure they'll be willing to help you out if you call them. They're bulkier than flex wing hang gliders, but you'll get 3 axis controls and honestly if you want to DIY that might be your only option.įind and ask your local HG school, club, etc. has great designs that were built and flown successfully by many people. And flexwing kits don't exist because it's hard to build a flexible wing with the required precision. My point is, without a kit it makes absolutely no financial sense to DIY, sorry. Then you need to actually build the thing (sail plotter, sewing machine, metalworking tools, etc.) and test it (truck testing is the standard). And that's if you get everything right at your first try. Then you need all the wires, fixtures, etc. If you just buy all the required 6061 / 7075 (T6) aluminum tubes and sailcloth, it will already be $1000 or so I think. Nope, it's not going to be cheaper to build. ![]()
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