Site Guide – North America – Henson’s Gap is a hang gliding site owned by the Tennessee Tree Toppers1, a club of hang gliding and paragliding pilots and friends working together to preserve free flight in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley of Southeast Tennessee
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Mount Keyna – Site Guide
Site Guide – Africa – Mount Kenya is a majestic hang gliding site in Africa that offers spectacular views of the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. The site has a launch area next to the Lewis Glacier, one of the few remaining glaciers on the mountain, accessible by a challenging hike.
The Pulpit – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – The Pulpit is a scenic hang gliding site in Pennsylvania that offers amazing views of the Appalachian Mountains and the valleys below. The site has a launch area at the edge of a ridge, accessible by a dirt road. The launch is suitable for intermediate to advanced pilots, as it requires a good wind direction and speed to take off and land.
Lookout Mountain Flight Park – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Lookout Mountain Flight Park is the largest and most popular hang gliding and paragliding school and resort in the United States. The site has a launch area at the top of a 1,340-foot mountain, accessible by a paved road. The launch is suitable for all levels of pilots, as it has a wide grassy field and gentle slopes.
Hyner View – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Hyner View is a spectacular hang gliding site in Pennsylvania that offers breathtaking views of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and the surrounding mountains. The site has a launch area at the edge of a cliff, accessible by a paved road. The launch is suitable for experienced pilots, as it requires a precise take off and landing.
Jack’s Mountain – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Jack’s Mountain is a scenic hang gliding site in Pennsylvania that offers stunning views of the Juniata River and the surrounding countryside. The site has a launch area at the top of a mountain ridge, suitable for intermediate to advanced pilots.
Wellfleet – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Wellfleet is the original hang gliding and paragliding site in the Northeast United States. It is a classic seaside soaring site with a stunning view of the Atlantic coastline. It has been flown by glider enthusiasts since the 1920s and is still a popular destination for pilots of all levels.
Aspres sur Buech – Site Guide
Site Guide – Europe – Aspres sur Buech is a beautiful hang gliding site in France that offers panoramic views of the Alps and the Provence. The site has a launch area at the top of a mountain plateau, accessible by a paved road. The launch is suitable for all levels of pilots, as it has a large grassy field and gentle slopes.
Scanning Real Gliders, Equipment and Site details – Part 1
Part 1 of our series on scanning real life objects to bring them into a 3D Virtual Reality environment for Hang Gliding
Scouting Real World Sites
Find out how we are creating 3 dimensional images for VR hang gliding sites that are photo-realistic