After a few lessons on the hill you will begin to learn how to flare the glider and land on your feet. It may seem hard at first but it is simply a matter of practice. To learn to launch at a hill you must be capable of lifting the 50 pound glider with your shoulders. As soon as you begin to run the glider will lift off your shoulders and begin to take some of your weight making it easier to run. To learn to tow you simply lay in the harness.
Many disabled pilots get into the air under tow.
Leaving there disabilities far behind. The HGFA helps establish guidelines for training, ratings, and awards. All flying sites require pilots to be HGFA certified. On launch at a hill you must be capable of lifting the 50 pound glider with your shoulders. As soon as you begin to run, the glider will lift off your shoulders and begin to take some of your weight making it easier to run.