The Mosquito Powered Harness is a spectacular invention. This is a perfect addition to your Hang Gliding gear if you reside in an area that is not so blessed to have an easy launch site (with favorable winds) within a reasonble driving distance.

     The Mosquito is a small durable engine built into the rear of a custom harness. It will work with any Hang Glider.

    In a normal Hang Glider you drive to a launch point with enough slope to takeoff and enough altititude for you to search for lift, and if the wind gods are in a favorable mood, you'll be rewarded with hours of airtime and the spectacular views as you climb to higher altitudes.

      The Mosquito makes things far easier. Any flat field will now work. Wind direction is no longer an issue as long as you've got a clear path for your climbout. Wind is actually not required at all if you've got a decent launch technique.

     The Mosquito's light weight is designed to not be detrimental to soaring flight. Most pilots will just use the engine to launch, get airborne into an area of lifting air and then shut off the engine and use their flying skills to work the lift.

     Be advised that the electric start is an option but just about every pilot will want that option so they can easily shut off and restart the engine in flight.

     Landing the Mosquito is straight forward. You can shut down power and do a normal (non powered) Hang Glider landing. The flexible skids contact the ground first, protect the prop and the weight in the rear of the harness actually makes the flare (end of the flight) easier than normal.

     The extra power does require a bit more skill than simply flying a beginning glider. Intermediate skills are recommended to be able to safely operate the Mosquito.