US Hawks Hang Gliding Association

Hang Glider Hoaxes (HGH)

Any hang glider history hoax story is invited into this topic thread.

Screen clip concerning one hoax:
http://ozreport.com/imgReader.php?base= ... ax_154.jpg

I guess one might have to sign in to get to see that image; so I will duplicate it into USHawks forum file:


Provide notes or long stories regarding any small or large hoax you find in hang glider history.
Have fun!

Another regarding a different John:

Another recent hoax besides that promoted by GH while tilting the JD story affecting hang gliders and ornithopters:

http://www.gizmag.com/jarno-smeets-human-birdwings-video-cgi-fake/21899/

Unlike GH not yet admitting his phony "inventor" hoax for JD with JD sitting back enjoying the notoriety of the hoax slant, this other guy has admitted his hoax:

Birdman Grounded: Man Admits Video of Him Flying A Hoax