All hang gliding equipment needed for the class is provided by the school. You should come prepared to spend an entire day outdoors in Texas. Bring lots of water. You should wear footwear such as hiking boots that will support your ankles. Bring sun screen and something to snack on. We'll take a break during the class to eat and refresh. There is a convenience store near the practice hill.
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	The practice hill is on the grounds of Murchison Middle School. Follow Far West Blvd west from Mopac, past three lights until you see the track field on the left hand side. We will be set up at the top of the embankment above the track field. Map.
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	Certainly. Classes are held on the hill above the track field at Murchison Middle School. Check our home page to find out when classes are scheduled, or contact us directly.
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	Hang gliding is as safe as the hang glider pilot. Like any form of sport aviation, hang gliding can be dangerous if pursued carelessly. Gliders in the US are now certified for airworthiness by the Hang Glider Manufacturers Association. (HGMA). Also, hang gliding instruction has been standardized and students learn from certified instructors using a thorough, gradual training program. Despite these advances, people still make judgment errors and aviation is not very forgiving of such. The majority of pilots fly their entire careers without sustaining a serious injury.
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	There are many great resources for hang gliding on the internet. Check our Links page for a listing, or search the internet for hang gliding resources. There are a couple of very good hang gliding FAQs that you can use to compliment the information in this FAQ: USHGA FAQ All About Hang Gliding FAQ
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