When Will I Get My Hang Glider?
FAQ’s On Hang Glider Orders and Estimated Delivery Dates
Slipstream Downtubes / Control Bars: FAQ
January 2016. Please note that the parts and configurations described below apply only to Fusion and Talon models. On T2 models, the carbon downtubes with companion fittings and the corresponding Slipstream downtubes with companion fittings share the same wire set. Wills … Continued
Scooter Towing, an Easy Way to Learn to FLY!
I was very impressed by Steve Wendt’s scooter tow clinic. Towing with the scooter seemed easy, safe and fun. Towing has been done in various forms since the very early days of the sport. So what’s different about scooter towing?
Sailcloth Options: Construction, Performance and Durability
The most significant factors in the lifespan of a hang glider sail are environment conditions. Sails that are exposed to the most severe environments (for example, the Owens Valley) tend to deteriorate at about 3 times the rate of places … Continued
Reflex Bridle Adjustment and Maintaining Pitch Stability
This article appeared in the December 1997 issue of Hang Gliding magazine. See also the sidebar to this article Pitch Stability and Center of Mass Location Roger is a conservative and safety conscious pilot. He bought an HGMA certified glider … Continued
Polar Data For Wills Wing Hang Gliders
Accurate polar data is very difficult to measure. Although we have made many attempts over the years to measure actual glider performance, we have found that even with the best instruments and the most careful measurement methods, the level of … Continued
Lessons Learned – Equipment Maintenance
We’ve all been guilty of neglecting proper maintenance of our equipment. I’ve got a lawnmower that I hardly every change the oil on, and some day it’s just going to seize up and quit, and I’ll end up throwing it … Continued
Is This The Right Glider For Me?
Falcon 3 The Falcon line of gliders is the most popular model line in our history. The reason? – The Falcon offers the highest level of effective soaring performance for the greatest range of pilot skill and experience of any … Continued
Falcon Basetubes Not Interchangeable
It has come to our attention recently that there is a possible source of confusion with the control bar basetubes on the Falcon 3’s as compared to those on the Falcon 2’s and Falcon 1’s. THE FALCON 3 BASETUBES ARE NOT … Continued
Covert Parachute Installation Process
The purpose of this description is to detail the methods needed to properly install a parachute into your new Wills Wing Covert harness. Use the following description as a guide but if there are any questions regarding difficulty or specifics … Continued