Hang Gliding Collection

Hang-glider after taking off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Hang-glider just after take-off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Modo de volar (A way of flying), 1864 (etching, aquatint, drypoint & burnishing)
3745575 Modo de volar (A way of flying), 1864 (etching, aquatint, drypoint & burnishing) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 30x42 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

A way of flying, plate 13 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82113 A way of flying, plate 13 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

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Thomas McCleave

A hang glider takes to the air in November 1982

Six engineers from the British Gas Research Corporation built this hang glider from plans for £ 50 in January 1974

Helping hands get Gordon Smith ready to take to the air in his Hang Glider in April 1978

Paul Quinn and John Dixon of the Northumbria Hang Gliding Club during a practice session on Newcastles Town Moor in September 1980

Canada, Saskatchewan, Craven. Hang gliding in Qu Appelle Valley. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Ancient and modern hang gliding, low angle view

Illustration of a hang glider, view from below

Illustration of a hang glider and a bird in mid-air

Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Illustration of a pterodactyl parachuting

Hang glider, Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand

Lega Aerea Nazionale (National Aerial League), first International hang-gliding competition, Asiago Plateau
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Lega Aerea Nazionale (National Aerial League). First International hang-gliding competition, Asiago Plateau, October 1924

Hang Glider & Otago Peninsula

Hang gliders over the Dune du Pyla, the largest dune in Europe, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Red hang glider over Bay of Arcachon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Coastal footpath near Newgale
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Hanglider, Newgale
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Tandem parapenting, Queenstown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Hang-glider landing on Pepino beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

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Hang-glider after taking off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America: Soaring through the skies above Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro, this hang-glider captures the breathtaking beauty of Brazil's landscape. Hang-glider just after take-off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America: With adrenaline pumping and excitement in the air, this hang-glider takes flight from Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janeiro. Hang-glider landing on Pepino beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America: Touching down gracefully on Pepino beach in Rio de Janeiro is a skilled hang-glider pilot who has conquered both heights and distances. Modo de volar (A way of flying), 1864 (etching): This vintage etching depicts an early form known as "modo de volar, " showcasing humanity's timeless fascination with taking to the skies. A way of flying - plate 13 of Proverbs, 1819-23 (pub. 1864) (etching): In this captivating etching from the late 19th century publication "Proverbs, " plate 13 showcases a mesmerizing depiction of humans embracing the art of soaring through the air. Canada, Saskatchewan Craven - Hang gliding in Qu Appelle Valley: Against Canada's picturesque backdrop lies Qu'Appelle Valley where thrill-seekers indulge their passion for hang gliding amidst stunning natural scenery. A hang glider takes to the air in November 1982: Captured during a crisp November day decades ago stands a brave adventurer ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the open sky aboard his trusty hang glider. Six engineers from British Gas Research Corporation built this hang glider from plans: Combining their technical prowess and love for adventure sports led six brilliant engineers to construct this remarkable hand-built hang glider, a testament to human ingenuity.