the clube săo conrado de vôo livre publishes a list of all authorized schools and fly instructors. doing research on potential equipment is a very good idea - hang Gliders in the US are now certified for airworthiness by the Hang Glider Manufacturers Association, HGMA.
this organization publishes a list of certified equipment and brands - a local hang glider might recommend individuals consult this list for a comparison against what their potential flight instructor will be using. instructors will gladly provide the model and brand of their gliders via email - hang gliding passengers are normally requested to sign a waiver of liability - The form officially warns individuals that there are inherent risks associated with hang gliding.
