Things You'll Need:
- Harness
- Qualified instructor
- Windsock
- Hang glider
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Step 1
Find a certified instructor in your area. The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) lists certified instructors of several types of hang gliding.
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Step 2
Rent a kite while taking instruction. Your first adventure with the glider is thrilling and you can learn rudimentary skills on almost any kind of hang glider. When you get started in hang gliding, you need to try several out to find the kite that works the best for you.
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Step 3
Purchase a comfortable harness that doesn't bind. Look for quality in the harness since it and the cable that connect it to the control bar are what determine how you maneuver.
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Step 4
Learn to assemble and disassemble the kite. You need to know this once you're on your own. You need to know how to tear down the hang glider in order to transport it.
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Step 5
Get a good windsock. The windsock helps you find the direction of the wind. You always need to point the glider into the wind at launch, and you shouldn't fly with its back to the wind. This is what helps maintain control.
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Step 6
Decide how you want to launch. You can use are several methods of launch from a foot launch, jumping off the hill holding the glider, to the aero-tow. Most instructors begin with foot launch for people just starting.
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Step 7
Learn to evaluate the winds and safety. Only a fool or a very experienced flier would launch a kite into an area with crosswinds and unsafe landing areas.
