Hang Glider Collection

Hang glider above rural landscape

Hang-glider after taking off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Chanute Type Biplane Glider Hang-Glider of 1896 Date: 1896

Chanute Type Biplane Glider Hang-Glider of 1898 Flying Date: 1898

Hang-glider just after take-off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

USA, California, San Diego. Hang glider taking off at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Credit as: Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Infinity Tumbling
Tristan Shu

Alvin Russell, from Shropshire, chairman of the Long Mynd Flying Club, takes to the air in his hang glider. 28th May, 1976

A hang glider flying over the Cleveland countryside in March 1975

Hang gliding with North Yorks Sail Wing Club in March 1975. Instructor Dick Christon takes to the air like a bird

The Birdmen of Bognor marked the ninth anniversary of that momentous day when Bognor pier first hosted its now-famous birdman event

Berblingers attempt to fly across the Danube, 1811, (1932). Creator: Unknown
Berblingers attempt to fly across the Danube, 1811, (1932). German inventor Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger (1770-1829), also known as the Tailor of Ulm, constructed a working flying machine

A paraglider comes into land on the frozen lake

Illustration, man riding red hang glider over green hills, side view

Illustration of a hang glider and a bird in mid-air

Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Illustration of a pterodactyl parachuting

One of the many flying experiments of Otto Lilienthal (1848-96) from Scientific American
XJL211254 One of the many flying experiments of Otto Lilienthal (1848-96) from Scientific American (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

USA, California, San Diego. Hang glider flying at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Credit as: Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Hang Glider above Lake Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Hang glider, Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand

USA, California, San Francisco, Fort Funston, hang glider off the shore

USA, California, San Francisco, Fort Funston, hang glider in mid-air

Lega Aerea Nazionale (National Aerial League), first International hang-gliding competition, Asiago Plateau
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Lega Aerea Nazionale (National Aerial League). First International hang-gliding competition, Asiago Plateau, October 1924

Hang Gliders above Lake Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Hang Glider & Otago Peninsula

Leonardos kite glider
Leonardo da VinciÔé¼Ôäós study of a Ôé¼╦£Ôé¼kite-gliderÔé¼ (hang glider) for sailplaning flight c. 1497

Hang Glider, Otago Peninsula, near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

Hang gliders over Dune du Pyla, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Red hang glider over Bay of Arcachon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Coastal footpath near Newgale
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Hanglider, Newgale
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Hang-glider landing on Pepino beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

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Experience the thrill of soaring above a picturesque rural landscape on a hang glider. From the breathtaking views after taking off from Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to the historic Chanute Type Biplane Glider Hang-Glider of 1896 and 1898 flying high in the skies, hang gliding has captured our imaginations for centuries. Witness the adrenaline rush as a hang-glider gracefully ascends just moments after take-off at Torrey Pines Gliderport in San Diego, California. Feel the excitement as a skilled pilot lands on Pepino beach in Rio de Janeiro. Marvel at gravity-defying stunts like infinity tumbling that push the boundaries of what is possible with this incredible sport. Reflect on history as we remember Berblinger's courageous attempt to fly across the Danube back in 1811. Meet Alvin Russell, chairman of Long Mynd Flying Club from Shropshire, who shares his passion for hang gliding with enthusiasts worldwide. Join us on an adventure through time and space as we witness a hang glider majestically glide over Cleveland countryside or soar with North Yorks Sail Wing Club in March 1975.