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Hang Gliding (Same Location as Skydiving)
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| Destination: |
Ridgely, MD |
| Travel Time : |
2.5 Hours |
| Departure: |
7:30 am -
Saturday, October 24, 2009
| 38th and Locust, Under the Bridge |
| Return: |
8:00 pm
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| Cost: |
Members: $160 / Non-Members: $170 |
| What's Included : |
The price is all inclusive (flight and transportation) |
| Rain Date: |
N/A |
| Skill Level: |
All Levels |
| Physical Activity Level: |
Medium |
| What to wear: |
Wear comfortable clothing. Tennis shoes are the best. Dress warmly as it gets cold at altitude. Since it is no longer summer please bring a light weight pair of gloves. Also, it is suggested that you wear either glasses or sunglasses to protect your eyes while in flight. If you take sunglasses bring Croakies or another type of around-the-neck glasses strap so you don't lose them. |
| What to bring: |
Be sure to bring a valid ID and a packed lunch or snack (there is no where on-site to buy food) as well as sunglasses, water, and a camera. There will be down-time, so please bring work or other things to do while you are waiting. |
| Open to: |
All Penn students and Guests over 18 and under 250 pounds |
| Number of Spots: |
24 |
| Signups Begin: |
Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
| Registration Deadline: |
Friday, October 23, 2009 |
Registration Closed
Email Trip Leader (Jeff Glaser)
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The Skydiving and Hang Gliding trips are to the same location. Therefore if you would like to do both please sign up for the Hang Gliding trip also.
If you are over 19 with a valid license, please put in the registration comments if you would be willing to drive (Or email me directly at glaserja@sas.upenn.edu) Please include your age in this!! There is a 20% discount on the trip cost for drivers!!
Some Key Information about Introductory Hang Gliding Lessons:
Two place (tandem) flight makes it safe and easy for the new-comer to get into the air within minutes of arriving for their first lesson. While most solo pilots land on their feet, wheels are used while flying tandem to make safe and easy landings. Due to the less cumbersome landing procedure, wheels also allow the student to be on the controls for a much longer period each flight.
There aren't any mountains on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, so we utilize a technique called aerotowing to become airborne. Unlike the traditional method of launching a hang glider by running off of a mountain, we use a powered ultralight specifically designed for towing hang gliders into the air. Very similar to the system sailplanes have been using for well over 50 years. This system consists of a 250 ft. tow rope connecting the release of the hang glider to the release on the tow vehicle. Once everything is hooked up, the tow plane acts as an engine for the hang glider. When at altitude, your hang gliding instructor simply releases from the tow line, and then you get to enjoy the quiet of the purest form of flight attainable.
How Does a Typical First Lesson Run?
1).Arrive for lesson.
2).Complete about five minutes of paperwork.
3).Talk about the procedures and controls.
4).Climb into the glider.
5).Review procedures and controls.
6).Relax and enjoy the view while your instructor pilots the aircraft to altitude
7).Release from the tow line.
8).Take the controls and pilot the glider down to an altitude of about 300 ft.
9).Relax while your instructor rolls in on the wheels for a smooth landing.
10).Become addicted to hang gliding and sign up for more lessons.
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