The pilot picks up the glider, run down the hill and into the wind, the glider lift the pilot through his harness. After flying away from launch he steps into his harness. Steering is done by holding the control frame and shifting weight from side to side. Over the landing zone the pilot tilts upright, and when nearing the ground, he uses the control frame to slow down the glider which stops going forward as the pilot's feet contact the ground. Most hanggliders only weigh about 45-70 pounds.
More experienced pilots fly further and longer, multi hours flight are very common.
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