Paragliding is cool too - much slower process, but you are really out there, not behind any glass, hearing the wind in your ears. And the stuff you can make wit

Paragliding is cool too - much slower process, but you are really out there, not behind any glass, hearing the wind in your ears. And the stuff you can make with the wing is beyond ability of any machine. Equipment is super cheap compared to planes, and once you have it flying is basically for free. There are some drawbacks - its passive flying, so you are at mercy of the weather, wind and your skills much more than rigid construction with powerful engine.