update:2019.11.8

3 Kanto Hang Glider Experience Tour! How is it different from paragliding?

Interesting words in this article: hang gliding

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Well, this time I posted "Beginner paraglider experience to see Mt. Fuji at Shizuoka Fujinomiya! Fly in the sky on a tandem flight! As promised in "", from the sky activity event where you can continue to enjoy the sky in the field hang gliding I would like to pay attention to. To be honest, I don't really understand the difference from "paragliding", so I would like to study from the basic knowledge and learn with you!

What kind of sky sport is a hang glider?

Similar to paragliding, a type of sky sports aimed at "flying in the sky" hang gliding (Sometimes called a hang rider) ”. Although it is a little pushed by paragliders in general, the competition population is not small in the world, and many world competitions such as "FAI World Hang Gliding Championships" and "FAI European Hang Gliding Championship" Is also held and is a popular event that is familiar to many people.

Its flight structure is wind and air resistance. A belted operator operates the hanging bar as a handle for an aircraft equipped with wings called a sail. It can take off to the air with a run-up distance of about 5 meters and use the updraft, and its speed seems to be as high as 20 to 130 km / h. In addition, you are required to register as a license flyer issued by the Japan Hang Paragliding Federation in order to fly alone.

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[Looking at Mt. Fuji] Towing hang glider

Oshino Sky Sports Club

Lake Yamanaka / Oshino

5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

5.0
(5 reviews and testimonials)

Like a kite, it is pulled by a wire and flies along a guide wire connected by a pulley. Flight time about 10-15 seconds (affected by wind and body weight), flight distance about 100m, altitude about 3-4m (affected by wind and body weight), 2 flights per person possible

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Flight fee, facility usage fee, equipment usage fee
《Age of participation》
4 years old ~
"meeting time"
Please arrive at the site about 15 minutes before the reservation confirmation start time. https://goo.gl/DZWtbi ← Please check the reservation status here and let us know your desired start time. (Up to 4 people in 1 hour frame. 5 people or more will be from 2 frames) If you do not specify the time, it will not be accepted. * About Google Maps / Navi (Important) From March 20, 2019, the contract between Google Maps and Zenrin has expired, and narrow roads that can not be confirmed in aerial photographs and street view are not displayed, and it is a specification that does not guide. If you navigate by Google Maps, you will not be able to recognize the entrance route to our site and will guide you to the wrong route. (We will guide you to nearby general houses) Sorry to trouble you, but please use Yahoo! MAP or search for "Ruribio Fuji Shinobu Factory" on Google Maps. You will be guided to the entrance of our entrance road, so please go up the forest road of the gravel road from there. Google Maps Provisional Destination: http://ur0.link/vlUD
"The meeting place"
2661 Uchino, Oshino Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture

Recommended to introduce first hang gliding The experience tour is a plan held at "Oshino Sky Sports Club" in the Yamanakako area of Yamanashi prefecture, where you can see the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage Site. In the coming season, it's a longing experience to be able to fly in the sky while looking at Mt. Fuji wearing snow makeup. Moreover, the reviews and reviews from customers who actually experienced it also scored a high score of 5 points, so you can expect a fulfilling content. hang gliding It is a hands-on tour.

In this experience plan, towing that is towed by a wire like a kite flying hang gliding Seems to be able to enjoy. More normal hang gliding Unlike it, it is possible to slide, take off, fly, and land while sitting, so it is attractive that everyone from small children to the elderly can enjoy it without burdening their bodies. As long as you read the review, the instructor staff will kindly teach you, so even beginners can rest assured! It's my first choice for now! !!

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[Nasukarasuyama City, Tochigi Prefecture] Motor Hang Glider School Advanced welcome!

Sky trial

Nasu / Itamuro

64,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

Only about 100 people fly in the motor hang nationwide. There are two types of flight styles: one that is performed on the stomach like a mountain hang (takeoff and landing is your own foot), and one that is a style of flying while sitting on a chair called a trike (takeoff and landing with wheels). Trike is safer, but strictly speaking, this is a "weight-moving lightweight airplane."

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Motor hang rider Pw-A / B class course 1 person
《Age of participation》
4 years old ~
"meeting time"
9: 00-18: 00
"The meeting place"
Sky trial
200 Miyabara, Nasukarasuyama City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-0625

The plan to be introduced next has changed, and a shop called "Sky Trial" in the Nasu area will be held in Tochigi Prefecture. hang gliding It is a hands-on tour. This tour is labeled "advanced" so at least hang gliding It seems that it is difficult to participate unless you have experience with. That should be that, a motor equipped with one of the few engines in Japan hang gliding Will tell you the flight of " hang gliding It's a school.

Anything in the mountains hang gliding It seems that you can take two types of training, one is to do it on your stomach (takeoff and landing is your own foot) and the other is to fly while sitting on a chair called trike (takeoff and landing with wheels), but the difficult thing is I don't know so please see the plan page for details w But for beginners hang gliding It is said that you can consult about the course, so if you have convenient access to the venue, please contact us from the plan page ~

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[Ibaraki / Ishioka] Hang gliding school / A-class license acquisition course

[Ibaraki / Ishioka] Hang gliding school-under the guidance of Japanese national team players-Class A license acquisition course

nasa hang paragliding school

Tsukuba / Ushiku

14,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a course to obtain an official license from the Japan Hang Paragliding Federation (JHF). To be able to fly from the mountain, start with the A-class course. At first, you will learn how to handle equipment on flat ground, and gradually practice takeoff and landing on gentle slopes, and you will be able to take off, fly straight, and land by yourself.

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《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, rental fee
《Age of participation》
16 years old ~
"meeting time"
9:00
"The meeting place"
nasa hang paragliding school
1389-1 Uwaso, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Furthermore, from the same Kanto region area as above, we will pay attention to the experience plan of the shop called "nasa hang paragliding school" in Ishioka city, Ibaraki prefecture. This is a course to obtain an official license from the Japan Hang Paragliding Federation (JHF). Once you take part in a beginner experience tour and learn about the joy of flying under the guidance of an instructor, there are probably many people who want to fly around the sky on their own.

In this plan, which is coached by an active Japanese national team player instructor, he will teach you the basics so that you can take off, fly straight, and land by yourself. yet hang gliding This is a rather quick survey for me, who has never experienced it, but it is a recommended plan for those who are aiming to obtain a license from now on. This shop also holds a paraglider license acquisition course, so if you are interested, check it out.

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Finally...

That's why I was interested with the previous paraglider, " hang gliding We have introduced an experience tour plan that can be accessed from within Tokyo. From a course that a complete beginner can participate in hang gliding I have introduced a wide range of courses including flight license acquisition courses, so I think that it was helpful for those who were interested in paragliding. From now on, the winter season will come. What are you going to do?

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