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Hang Gliding Classics

These are actually from old photos. They probably  won't be going into any production soon. But, it is certainly fun to look back at what came before the new modern hang gliders of today. Click on the image for a larger view.

  • Hang Glider: Swallowtross
    Designer: Paul Hamilton

    Builder: Paul Hamilton
    Pilot: Paul Hamilton
    Year: April 1975
    Design features:
       90 Degree nose angle.
       17 ft. keel.
       18 ft. leading edges.
       3.0 aspect ratio.
       217 sq. ft. sail area.
Swallowtross hang glider, designed, built and piloted by Paul Hamilton in April, 1975
  • Hang Glider: Stratus 200
    Designer: Paul Hamilton

    Builder: Paul Hamilton
    Pilot: Paul Hamilton
    Year: December 1975
    Design features:
       100 Degree nose angle.
       3 percent billow.
       13.0 ft. keel.
       17.5 ft. leading edges.
       4.4 aspect ratio.
       165 sq. ft. sail area.
Stratus 200 hang glider designed, built and piloted by Paul Hamilton in December of 1975
  • Hang Glider: Razr
    First double surface of it's time.
    Designer: Paul Hamilton

    Builder: Paul Hamilton
    Pilot: Paul Hamilton
    Year: July 1976  
    Design features:
       Double surface

       Inflatable air-foil
       Air relief out trailing edge
           of tips
Razr hang glider designed, built and piloted by Paul Hamilton in 1976
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