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hang-glider
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hang-glider
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) an unpowered aircraft consisting of a large cloth wing stretched over a light framework from which the pilot hangs in a harness, using a horizontal bar to control the flight
hang-gliding  n
Translations
hang-glider [ˈhæŋˌglaɪdəʳ] N
1. (= device) → ala f delta
2. (= person) → piloto mf de ala delta
hang-glider [ˈhæŋˌglaɪdəʳ] n → deltaplano (velivolo)
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It soon became obvious he had a natural talent for it and in 1980 he visited California, home to some of the world's best hang-gliders.
Record breaker Geoff was a natural by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Despite the speed, Stu added the hang-gliders are equipped with a range of modern safety features.
FLYING HIGH; HANG GLIDERS REACHING FOR THE HEAVENS by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
The accident victim and a friend had taken off in their motorised hang-gliders from a field at Inverhaggernie Farm.
PARAGLIDER DIES IN 11,000 VOLT HORROR by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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