“Hang-gliding”
Day 38 of 366 Day Project
“Magic is everywhere, explore & be amazed everyday!”
“My soul is in the sky.” ~ William Shakespeare
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“If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it.” ~Toni Morrison
Imagine gliding through the air high above a picturesque landscape below. Soar across the sky hang gliding, floating over thermal winds enjoying a gliding adventure. Sound magical?
A few years ago I braved the elements and experienced a tandem hang-glide at Stanwell Park, NSW through a mob called Red Ballloon. I recall the surreal feeling of freedom, gliding along in the winds natural current. During our flight I looked down upon the sparkling coastline and stunning natural environment. I could even spot marine-life while quietly cruising in the sky above. Such a different way to see the world! At the end of the flight my pilot ramped up the excitement with some exciting turns and acceleration of speed! They say that landing is possibly the most exhilarating part of the hang-gliding journey, however I found taking off more of an adrenalin rush, as we had to run off the edge of a cliff to take flight. Yeeeeek!! But I did it and loved it. Life is way to precious to play it safe so just get out and go for it.
What is an Hang Gliding?
It’s an air sport in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorized foot-launch aerospace craft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium alloy or composite frame covered with synthetic sailcloth[1] to form a wing. The pilot is ensconced in a harness suspended from the airframe, and exercises control by shifting body weight in opposition to a control frame.
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