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Old 04-26-2012, 08:24 PM
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There are several places near TV where Hang Glider enthusiasts train and gather for flight. This area needs a tow from a small light airplane to a suitable altitude (depending on the range of the intended flight) and hen released.

In other areas of the country a launch by foot off a "cliff" or steep hill will get the hang glider airborne. Thermals and upslope winds against the ridge provide the lift for continued flight.