Many disabled pilots get into the air under tow, leaving their disabilities far behind. Used equipment should only be purchased from a knowledgeable dealer and can save you some bucks. 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. With good lift a pilot can fly over 100 miles using her wit and skill. Flights exceeding 300 miles have been recorded.