the warm, reliable, and predictable air flows of rio de janeiro allow hang glide operators to accurately judge conditions, letting them rise and fall as they wish, eventually coming to rest softly on the shores of copacabana beach.

many operators offer to film the experience so visitors can re-live the magic. beginners to the practice can enjoy the safety of a tandem flight - for a hang glide operator will always be strapped into the glider with them.