Discover the incredible journey of hang-glider pioneer John Dickenson through the eyes of Leah White, ABC North Coast. Hear from Graeme Henderson, Paul Green, President of SAFA, and Pat Crowe as they share insights into the legacy of this modern hang-glider inventor. Watch now and be inspired!
Australian paragliding pilot Rich Binstead was the only Aussie athlete, and just the fourth in the history of the event, to compete in the world’s toughest adventure race in The European Alps earlier this year.
Ken Hutt and his team’s ‘Fly from Everest’ 2022 project returned to fly the Khumbu Glacier in support of ‘End Polio Now’ campaign. In the 2022 their attempt to fly from Everest raised over $360,000 for world polio eradication.
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Paragliding
A Paraglider pilot sits in a harness below a fabric wing that holds its shape through suspension lines and air pressure.
Hang Gliding
A Hang Glider pilot is suspended in a harness below a rigid wing which is usually an aluminium frame covered in a synthetic sail cloth.
Powered Paragliding
Powered Paraglider or Paramotor pilots wear a motor on their back which provides enough thrust to take off with a Paragliding wing, specifically designed for motored operations.
Microlight & Powered Hang Gliding
Microlight trike pilots sit in a propeller-driven trike, suspended below a wing similar to a Hang Glider. Powered Hang Gliders have a small engine contained within the harness allowing launch from flat ground.
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