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You don't need an airplane to experience the thrill of flying. Kidzworld checks out the the high-adrenaline sport of hang gliding.

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In the late 19th century, a German named Otto Lilienthal designed an early hang glider made from wood and fabric. For his click here.

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Manfred Ruhmer holds the world record for longest distance traveled in a hang glider. He traveled 700.6 kms (437 miles) during a flight over Texas in July, 2001.

Experts believe that hang gliders were used as the first spy planes. Over 3,000 years ago, Chinese soldiers were tied to gigantic kites. As they flew into the sky, these soldiers would look out for enemies.

A group of hang gliding pilots who fly together are called a gaggle.

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