Think about flying thousands of feet in the air like a hawk. Despite the air being a little chilly, the view is amazing and the isolation is soothing. You look for air currents to keep you airborne so you can savor this sensation for a long time. This is what hang gliding is like. The…
A hot air balloon is a somewhat unreliable mode of transportation if you actually need to get somewhere. It moves only as quickly as the wind and is not actually steerable. But there isn’t anything quite like it if you just want to take in the sense of flying. Many people list hot air ballooning…
The history of hang gliding may be traced back to Leonardo da Vinci, whose drawings expressed his yearning for human flight. Silent aviation has had a significant impact on man’s desire to soar with the birds, both in reality and in imagination. It is nearly impossible to adequately convey the sensation of flying a hang…
Do you ever have dreams in which you soar through the air in languid circles like a hawk or a seagull? If so, you’re not the only one. Flying is a popular dream, and according to dream interpretation, it portends positive things. It indicates that you have control of a specific circumstance and are feeling…
Flying an ultralight aircraft can make your first solo flights easy and a lot of fun if you’re just getting started in aviation. The greatest ultralight planes for new pilots are ones that don’t need a pilot’s license, and some even let you experience the excitement of putting them together from a kit. Discover these…
We are talking about small airplanes. Not just small airplanes like the Cessnas and Mooneys, I mean: small, like unbelievably small. The race for the world’s smallest airplane record started back in 1948 when Ray Stits set out to design an airplane smaller than Steve Wittman’s DFA Midget Racer, which was previously the smallest airplane. The SA1A Junior Many pilots and…
Flying is a dream a lot of people have but the popular believe is that flying an airplane can be extremely expensive and you have to be super-rich to become a certified pilot. It is true to an extent but today we are going to look at seven ultralight airplanes you can legally fly without…
An ultralight aircraft is a single or double passenger plane usually utilized for recreational or sport flying. This is controlled or powered through traditional 3-axis control or weight control and can be run using a small engine or electric propulsion system. There is a substantial overall between light sport aircraft and ultralight aircraft; however, LSA…
Skydiving costs depend on how you prefer to jump if you are going alone or with friends and are spontaneous. The average price of skydiving is about $300 that buys you a tandem jump with a skilled instructor. Some skydiving centers will charge you $229 or less than once you make a reservation. For a…
The parachute works through air resistance. It can work by forcing air to the front of it, which makes a structured ‘wing’ under where the canopy pilot can fly. You can control the parachute by pulling down the steering lines that can shape the wing shape. It can increase, turn or decrease its rate of…
