Hang-gliding!

Tom and I took a beginner hang-gliding class this weekend. We had a few hours of ground school on Thursday to show us the basics of how to do it, then we got to do some practical air-time on Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday was really windy and chilly, but meant we didn't need to run as hard to get in the air. We got a couple hours of practice with the instructor's assistance before it got too windy and we had to call it a day. Today was colder but the wind was calmer, and we got to stay out for the full four hours. We were on our own today for balancing the glider, which was a fair bit more difficult. The glider we were on was actually a bit too big/heavy for me so I was pretty sore by the end of the day... Both Tom and I managed to get some brief lift, but it was a bit difficult to catch it in the photos. I think we've found ourselves a new hobby... just have to wait until spring for more practice time and the intermediate gliding class!