Paragliding is a recreational flying sport. It the simplest form of flying using a specially tailored wing to enable the pilot to fly without using any form of engine. Pilots usually launch from a hilltop and use air rising up a mountain (ridge lift) or thermals to stay aloft.

Radio-Controlled Aircraft -- "R/C" Aircraft for short -- are not toys. They may be diminutive; but your first instructor will tell you to treat them as a bona fide flying machine.

The hobby of radio control flying has enjoyed increased popularity in the Philippines recently and there has never been a better time to get hooked!

Ultralights

Ultralights were born from the desire to be able to fly affordably. Some ultralights fly over 6000 feet (2 kilometers) high. During training, however, expect to fly no higher than 800ft and no lower than 300ft. Typical cruising speed for these aircraft is about 55 knots (102 km/h), with flights lasting an average of 1 hour.

To learn to fly a 3-axis ultralight requires the same skills needed to fly any other type of fixed wing aircraft.  However, pilots enjoy the luxury of flying in areas specifically allocated for ultralight flying over some of the most beautiful scenery in the Philippines without worrying about the complexities of flying in controlled airspace.

In the Philippines, Ultralight flying is virtually synonymous with the Angeles City Flying Club and their base -- "Woodland".