Topic summary
Hang gliders
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Hang gliding.
Comparison of hang gliders, paragliders, and gliders
Paragliders and hang gliders are both foot-launched glider aircraft from which cases the pilot is suspended ("hangs") below the lift surface, but hang gliders include a rigid aluminum frame, while paragliders are entirely flexible and look more similar to a parachute. Gliders and sailplanes are structured from composite materials and may have wheels, propellers, and engines.