Hang Gliding News

The widow of a Southern California man who died when his motorized hang glider crashed off Kauai is suing the flight company and aircraft manufacturer.

Don Sugg, left, and caregiver Anne Winfield go over flight rules with flight instructor Mitch Shipley for Sugg's first hang gliding ride on Thursday, Feb.

FLIGHT is no longer the wonder it was when the Wright brothers were pioneering the skies.

As the ancient Dodge van bumped and creaked up the mountain road to one of Southern California's legendary hang glider launches, a 68-year-old thrill-seeker sitting in back mentioned that the 83-year-old riding shotgun is attracting condors whenever he flies.

In the course of my surprisingly long life, when I attend class reunions I am always asked, 'You're still alive?' I have participated in what could be called unconventional sports.

Nearly 18 months after a plane crash in Amherst County killed two area men, their families talked about their experiences since, and what they believe caused the tragedy that took the lives of the two friends.

There are lots of gears designed for thrill seekers but not many gadgets to capture the perfect moment - whether you're hang-gliding, surf-boarding, scaling a cliff, dirt-biking or bungee jumping.

The KHK Flight School is the oldest hang gliding school on the east coast of the USA and the largest school of its kind in the world.