Records
Records are sanctioned by the FAI. The world record(s) (as of 2005) for "free distance" is held by Manfred Ruhmer with 700.6 km (435.3 mi) in 2001 and Michael Barber flew a distance of 704 km (437 mi) on June 19, 2002 in Zapata Texas.
Supplementing the FAI record categories, is the altitude record for balloon-launched hang gliders:
| Altitude | Location | Pilot | Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,100' | San Jose, California, USA | Dennis Kulberg (USA) | Dec. 22, 1974 | |
| 31,600' | Mojave Desert, California, USA | Bob McCaffrey (USA) | Nov. 21, 1976 | |
| 32,720' | California City, California, USA | Stephan Dunoyer (FRA) | Sept. 9, 1978 | |
| 33,000' | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | John Bird (CAN) | Aug. 29,1982 | |
| 38,800' | Wadi Rum, Jordan | Judy Leden (ENG) | Oct. 25, 1994 |
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