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Title says it correctly
As a matter of fact, when I purchased hang gliding lessons they provided this training manual as part of the package. Everything that has been covered so far in lessons is referenced in this training manual. The technicals of weather and how to guage it are very well written. Despite being an older manual, alot of the Hang Glider components are still in use of the beginner and intermediate hang gliders in use today.

Although I do not believe you should rely on this book alone to learn how to hang glide, I think every school which instructs can use this book as the reference guide.

PAGEN BOOKS
Everydetail to Hang glide is given in pagen books.Experience and subject matter expressed in alogical manner and consolidation chapters hardens the skill of the student.
Pagen books and the complementary videos encourage people to soar just like eagles.

Excellent hang gliding book
An excellent book: Well written, loaded with diagrams and information, great for the novice. I have spent good money on disappointing hang gliding books and videos. This manual, however, is worth every penny.

This is a keeper...
I've bought other HG books & returned or trashed them. The cheaper books are way to basic. Dennis & his wife made this manual easy to read & understand plus the drawings are right to the point. Even if you never hang glide, but are interested in it, this is the book to buy.

Learning Hang Gliding Skills for Beginner to Intermediate Pi
The Hanggliding training manual is an absolute must for the beginner. I started Hanggliding in 1974, and got his books as a birthday present a few years after.Then I started to learn and understand the whole concept of theprincipals of flight much better. The illustartions are great I use them inmy teaching the sport of Hanggliding, and the articles are ease to follow.So after a days out with the school go and get yourself lost in this book. ... Read more

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Hang gliding is flight pure, beautiful essence, the closest thing to flying like a bird. There's nothing else like it. Whether you're a student glider pilot of someone who just wants to learn more about this incredible way to fly, " Hang Gliding for Beginner Pilots " is a must read. Developed with the assistance of some of the top pros in the sport, this book is the class of its field, and has received rave reviews around the world ! It is easy to read and understand, It includes flight theory, flying skilles, weather equipment , and has over 200 photographs and illustrations. Chosen as official manual of the U S. Hang Gliding Association. ... Read more

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Hang glider pilots launch into thin air, find lift in the turbulence, and soar. You can use the same techniques to launch into your future. You can identify opportunities and be ready to take advantage of them. You can soar, too.

This book is your pilot's manual. ... Read more

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Painting a word picture
Flying by the Seat of Your Pants was a great read from start to finish.But, even more important, it is the kind of book you can leave by your bedside and when life, or just the day, isn't doing what you want it too, pick up the book and you'll find something that takes your mind to a different place and perspective.

Ms. Waugh explains the sensations of hang gliding and as you read, it automatically relates to different things in life.I've read some parts several times and each time had another question answered.

I use this book to bring me back to basic principles of what it takes to get through life.

Scattered in each chapter are simple, true sayings that cut through my minds clutter and simplify my thoughts.

To successfully hang glide, you need to prepare and know what you're doing.This book goes through the steps to be a successful hang glider and those steps work to bring success in life.

My copy show signs of being well used.I'll have to replace it soon.

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A handbook for beginning hang gliders, or those interested in learning more about the sport, Fly the Wing! is packed full of tips on how to get the most out of hang gliding. It is written in an easy-to-read style that explains technical details in a fashion that even the most technically challenged persons can comprehend.

The author states in his preface that "You will learn about hang gliders and teh skills needed to fly them. This book is written in the spirit of encouragement." ... Read more

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Adequate but not stellar introduction to hang gliding
An adequate introduction to the sport, but very thin. Gives only the basics, but lacks detail. The book could also use a good editor.

FLY THE WING: HOOKING INTO HANG GLIDING
I am a 53 year-old male just learning to hang glide. I found this little book to be of great help. The tips and suggestions made my first few trips much more successful, and pleasurable. I would recommend this book to all those who want to get into this great sport. It does not take long to learn, and with this book, you will be flying in no time. ... Read more

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A clear introduction to hang gliders and flying skills.
The books written by Dennis Pagen were recommended to me by my first HG instructor. This book is very easy to read, even for people who do not fly themselves. It gives you information about the characteristics of gliders and why they work the way they do. There is also a section about thermals and how to make use of them. What I liked most about the book is that everything is explained from the source but in a very practical manner with a lot of simple, yet effective drawings. This book gives the beginning pilot a good insight into why the techniques he/she has learned are working. ... Read more

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Good book on hang gliding
This book offers basic information on the sport of hang gliding. The fundemental priciples are explained along with drawings and diagrams. Couple with CERTIFIED INSTRUCTION the book augments skills learned during instruction. The book will remain as a reference well beyond the initial learning experience. ... Read more

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HANG GLIDING SPECTACULAR IS THE GREATEST BOOK ON HANG GLIDING AND A SPECIAL GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO ANDHANG GLIDING PILOTHang Gliding Spectacular has sold over 10,000 copies worldwide for $29 but you can now received a signed copy sent directly to you or to a pilot friend or group of friends for just $20.For special pricing on multiple copies or club prices, please email me directly and I will send an invoice immediately.All books ship out within 24 hours of receiving payment, usually that same day.If you would like your special words to be includedon the signed copy, please let me know in advance when PayPal payment is made.S/H just $5 for one ot multiple copies.Hang gliding spectacularIn 1996 US hang glider pilot Jim Palmieri produced the original SkyAdventures collection of writing. Now Jim's back, in company with partnerMaggie and Bob Grant, as joint editor of another huge ( 260-page) anthology of free flight stories. Subtitled Fantastic flying stories - from the hearts of those who live the dream, Hang gliding spectacular contains 70-odd tales from around the world on what this magical game of ours is all about.Loosely headed under engaging themes such as Outrunning the dogcatcher and Old dogs, new tricks, the mostly American authors (there are two from the UK) cover every aspect of flying, and every possible emotion. Many of the contributions are from regular pilots with no great claim to fame except their love of hang gliding and their desire to write it down; others are from known US names like Larry Fleming, Tiky Mashy, Mark Vaughn and (of course) Davis Straub. All of them will echo some experience of your own, and all have the end result of making you want to just get up there again.It's not a book you'll want to read right through from end to end in alinear fashion; more something to keep by your bedside or in your car and dip into when you need another hit. It's difficult to pick favourites, butone or two of these accounts, like Larry Fleming's Cloud racing, a tale ofpushing just a little too hard in the Owens, and Doug Johnson's The day the Spud Club was formed, about the taking of the Chelan Butte distance record, are examples of all that is fine about the all-on-your-ownsome endeavour that is XC flying.There is an outline of each of the contributors at the back of the book. ... Read more

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A great book on the mental aspects of winning hang gliding.
I had met Rich Pfeiffer when I read this book, but I did not know him. After I read this book, I thought I might know him pretty well. This book is the ultimate book on winning hang gliding competitions. Not particularly the section on the equipment. It was written when the equipment was much less sophisticated than today. But it describes the mental preparation for winning that one must have in order to win consistantly without depending on luck. In a fairly esoteric sport, this is the only bookwhich deals with "Inner Hang gliding". This would be a trite phrase except that for Hang Gliding it is so true. If you want to win, you must go prepared to win and it starts inside your head. This book has been out of print for at least ten years and was probably not printed in great quantities in the first place, directly appealing as it does to only a few thousand people, but it should be considered the book to have for the aspiring hang gliding competitior. ... Read more

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SKY ADVENTURES, Stories of Our Heritage is a book dedicated to the formation of the sports of Paragliding and Hang Gliding. It consists of stories about the earlys formative days of Paragliding and Hang Gliding.This book isa MUST for any Hang Gliding and Paragliding pilot.

SKY ADVENTURES is 505 pages long and includes an 8 article section on Francis Rogallo and 20 pages of photographs.The book isdedicated to Francis Rogallo. SKY ADVENTURES also includes poetry, 115+ contributions by almost 100 contributors, an additional 50 pages of old time photographs, 30 outstanding illustrations by Mike Vorhis,an appendix giving title and biographical sketch of you and othercontributors, an appendix of all books on Hang Gliding and Paragliding, and an appendix which includes a children's story about the elements of the wind which tells the story of soaring flight.In addition an appendix in tribute to Australian Bill Bennett is included with many classic photographs. The sum total of every contributor's dedication and love for the sport has certainly come though the printed copy.

The cover is magnificent full color cover includes photographs of both hang gliders and paragliders by Andreas Buslinger and Charles Peck, two professional photographers.

Both Maggie and I have spent two years working on this book and we are quite proud of the way it turned out.

SKY ADVENTURES, Stories Of Our Heritage will make an excellent and inexpensive Christmas present for friends, relatives, your boss, colleagues, flying buddies, drivers and land owners. It is also a great way to promote the sport. ... Read more

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A truely fantastic read
Awesome in the extreme, reading this book made me want to rush out and buy a paraglider. A fantasticly easy book to read, hat`s off to the editors. This book rates high in my all time TOP TEN.

This book gives you a REAL taste of Hang Gliding
Incredible, informative, irreverant.This is a treasure trove of history,anecdote, wildness and fun.You won't find another book that speaks sotruthfully and lovingly about the joy of soaring hang gliders. ... Read more