How did Deltaplano come about?
At the end of the 1960s, an American engineer named Francis Malvin Rogallo builds the first prototype of what will become the vehicle as we know it today: from an initial square plant, the subsequent developments brought To the conception of a delta -shaped wing, the famous Ala Rogallo , which takes its name from its inventor and which, in turn, gives the name to the Deltaplano.
All this happened in the United States of America after the Maccartism. And in Europe, instead? The first free flight in the Old Continent dates back to November 4, 1971. Where? In Italy, of course, the land of great creators, innovators and artists. The first European Deltaplano took off about 1400 meters from the ground, near Moltrasio on Lake Como, marking the beginning of the history of the vehicle in our skies.
How is a deltaplano made?
The Deltaplano falls within the category of the Aerodini aircraft, a set of vehicles for the flight that are heavier than the air. Its structure, in fact, constitutes a sort of perfect machine, because each tube (built in light aluminum alloys), cable (intertwined steel), sail (in synthetic fabric) and bolt is designed and assembled in order to make it a vehicle infallible and, above all, safe.
A factor, however, that does not depend on the quality of the deltaplano, but to which this vehicle must refer, before and during each flight, is the set of meteorological conditions . The flight to Deltaplano, in fact, is strongly influenced by atmospheric agents. This makes it, together with the absence of the engine and the position of the pilot in command, the means that more than any other reproduces the natural flight of the birds, in some way reproducing the same feeling of freedom and control , given by the silence and role of the body.
Born for an individual experience, in recent years, the two -seater Deltaplano has been strongly affirmed in the tourism sector. Thanks to a specialized guide, this type of middle allows the tourist to enjoy an incredible experience, thousands of meters from the ground, without being asked to do anything, if not enjoy the show from the sky.
How do you drive a deltaplano?
The beauty of the deltaplano lies also in its extreme democracy : Really everyone can try, at least once in life, the incredible experience of hovering in the air and, above all, to really do it like birds. The pilot usually commands the vehicle through the movement of its body on the center of gravity of the deltaplano; maneuvering their weight on the control bar, those who drive the deltaplano influence of direction and pace, inserted in an abjection that protects it from the cold and guarantees total safety.
In addition, the maneuvers , once at the helm of a deltaplano, are manifold and all allow a single and free flight experience, being able to choose each one the share on which he prefers to keep himself. Cart , if you want to climb altitude; beat , if you want to go down; Vare left and right, depending on the path you want to do in the sky.
For its composition, and depending on whether it is a deltaplano with normal wings or competition, usually the vehicle can travel routes that go from 10 to 17 km.
Why fly in deltaplano?
By booking your experience in Deltaplano, you can fly over Italy far and wide, from Milanese cities with Heliclub Milano up to the tip of the boot with Flycalabria that will make you discover the wonders of the region and the surroundings of Vibo Valentia .
The widespread presence of companies that collaborate with yumping will allow you to take advantage of an always different and unique flight service, but guaranteeing you the safety of the equipment (parachute D 'Emergency, helmet and useful tools on the fly), the professionalism of the experts and the in -depth knowledge of the sky and its variables. Don't hesitate, it's time to fly!
