U.S. Hang Gliding Pilots

John Stokes found hang gliding to fly like a bird; and then he gave back ... gave back flight to a bird.
Birdman John Stokes .... may some of us bring his story here.

One starting place: http://www.fineartbybobbickers.blogspot ... an-by.html

See John Stokes and Osceola: http://www.getoutchattanooga.com/photos ... gle/16202/

Osceola, the Hang-Gliding Eagle By John Stokes http://www.eagles.org/about/Our-Special ... sceola.php has video on the page with story.
Even if you have known the story before, be ready to cry again ... tears of care and appreciation and joy.
American Eagle Foundation (AEF)

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Join a National Hang Gliding Organization: US Hawks at ushawks.org

View pilots' hang gliding rating at: US Hang Gliding Rating System