Editing Hang gliding (section)

=== Classes ===
[[Image:Hg rheinebene aug2000.jpg|thumb|right|Modern 'flexible wing' hang glider]]
For competitive purposes, there are three classes of hang glider:<ref>[https://www.fai.org/page/civl-hang-gliding FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission]. Classes of hang gliders.</ref>
* Class 1 The ''flexible wing'' hang glider, having flight controlled by virtue of the shifted weight of the pilot. This is not a [[paraglider]]. Class 1 hang gliders sold in the United States are usually rated by the Hang Gliders Manufacturers' Association.<ref>[http://www.hgma.net/ Hang Gliders Manufacturers' Association] - Home site.</ref>
* Class 5 The ''rigid wing'' hang glider, having flight controlled by [[spoiler (aeronautics)|spoiler]]s, typically on top of the wing. In both flexible and rigid wings the pilot hangs below the wing without any additional [[Aircraft fairing|fairing]].
* Class 2 (designated by the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale|FAI]] as Sub-Class O-2) where the pilot is integrated into the wing by means of a fairing. These offer the best performance and are the most expensive.