Site Guide – North America –
VALLE DE BRAVO EL PENON DEL DIABLO is a world-famous site for hang gliding and paragliding in Mexico. It is located near the town of Valle de Bravo, about 150 km west of Mexico City. The site offers a variety of flying conditions, from mountain thermals to flatland convergence, and has more than 300 flyable days a year.
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Lanzarote – Site Guide
Site Guide – Europe –
Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands in Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 125 km off the coast of Africa. It is a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts, as it offers a variety of flying sites with stunning views of the volcanic landscape and the sea.
Mt Murchison – Site Guide
Site Guide – New Zealand-
Mt Murchison is a high mountain site located in the Tasman region of New Zealand. It offers 360 degrees of take off options and spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Coronet Peak – Site Guide
Site Guide – New Zealand –
Coronet Peak is a dynamic and challenging site that requires good flying skills and local knowledge. It is not recommended for beginners or low airtime pilots. The site is subject to strong thermals, turbulence, wind shear, and valley winds that can change rapidly
Meridian Peak – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Meridian Peak is a mountain summit in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,432-foot (3,789 m) peak is located in the Eagles Nest Wilderness, north of the town of Vail, Colorado. It can be reached by ascending several hiking trails into the Gore Range.
Ellenville – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Ellenville is a popular hang gliding site in New York, located about 75 miles north of New York City. It is situated along the beautiful Shawangunk Mountain range, which offers spectacular views and challenging flying conditions.
Point of the Mountain – Site Guide
Site Guide – North America – Point Of the Mountain is a world-class hang gliding site located in Draper, Utah, about 24 miles south of Salt Lake City. It is a state recreation area that is jointly managed by Utah State Parks and Recreation and the Utah Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (UHGPGA)
Nazca Lines – Site Guide
Site Guide – South America – the Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs—designs or motifs etched into the ground—located in the Peruvian coastal plain about 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of Lima, Peru
Tromsoya – Site Guide
Site Guide – Europe – Tromsoya is an island in northern Norway, near the city of Tromso. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities, including hang gliding. There are several launch sites on the island, depending on the wind direction and condition
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