This archive preserves information about Wills Wing hang glider models that are no longer in production. Many of these designs were groundbreaking in their era and continue to fly today. Model pages include specifications, features, pilot testimonials, and service information.
Glider Production History — Complete production records for all 28 model families, 29,368 gliders (1973–2021).
Airworthiness Certifications — Complete HGMA and DHV certification records for all Wills Wing hang gliders (118 HGMA certs, 39 DHV certs).
Magazine Reviews & Profiles — 15 published reviews from Hang Gliding, USHPA Pilot, and Cross Country (1984–2019).
Spare parts for archived models are no longer available from Wills Wing; your best resource for parts is used gliders. Among independent service centers, Lookout Mountain Flight Park has the largest inventory of spare parts.
Competition & Advanced
Fusion
Topless competition glider featuring carbon fiber composite spars and fully enclosed stability systems. Chris Arai won the U.S. National Championships on a Fusion 150.
Cross Country (XC)
Competition class climb performance with relaxed handling. Featured optional winglets and a 14:1 VG system for effortless in-flight adjustment.
HP AT
The glider behind Larry Tudor's world record flights. Wills Wing's flagship competition design of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Talon
Second-generation topless competition glider. Dennis Pagen called it "the best all-around glider Wills Wing has had since the HP AT." Full review
Intermediate & Performance
Ultra Sport
The high performance glider for intermediate and advanced recreational pilots. Successor to the Super Sport, predecessor to the T2 line.
Super Sport
Derived from the HP AT series, combining high performance with the user-friendly handling of the Spectrum. Replaced by the Ultra Sport.
Eagle
Medium performance double-surface glider designed to bridge the gap between the Falcon and the Ultra Sport. Exceptionally easy to fly for its performance level.
RamAir
Pioneer design that introduced the keyhole tang system still used on Wills Wing gliders today. A landmark in hang glider hardware innovation.
Recreational & Entry-Level
Falcon (Original)
Twenty years of design experience combined with modern materials to bring the easiest possible access to soaring performance. Replaced by the Falcon 2.
Falcon 2
Successor to the original Falcon with refinements to handling and construction. Continued the Falcon tradition of accessible soaring performance.
Falcon 3
Further evolution of the Falcon line with improved sail design and hardware. The definitive single-surface glider of its generation, replaced by the Falcon 4.
Spectrum
A true high performance glider for the new pilot. Advanced computer analysis combined with practical experience in a certified, production-tested design.
Sport
Predecessor to the Super Sport line. Featured AT hardware and airframe technology in an accessible intermediate package.
Early Models (Pre-1990)
Raven
One of the earliest Wills Wing production hang gliders, establishing the company's tradition of multiple-size families. Serials 3548–5144.
Harrier / Harrier II
Early 1980s recreational model with a second-generation Harrier II variant. Served the rapidly growing pilot population of the era. Serials 6100–7100.
Duck / Attack Duck
Mid-1980s recreational model with a performance-oriented Attack Duck variant. One of the longer-running models of the early era. Serials 10093–11550.
Skyhawk
Recreational model of the mid-to-late 1980s, running concurrently with the HP competition lineage. Serials 9000–9307.
HP
Original model in Wills Wing's High Performance competition lineage. Predecessor to the HP II and HP AT. Serials 12001–13700.
HP II
Second generation of the HP competition design. Ran concurrently with the original HP before both gave way to the HP AT. Serials 12518–13680.
Sport AT
Bridge model between the Sport and Super Sport, bringing AT hardware to the intermediate market during the 1990 generational transition. Serials 17001–17333.
Magazine Reviews & Profiles
Published reviews from Hang Gliding magazine, USHPA Pilot, and Cross Country, reproduced with permission. Reviews are external content reflecting the author's experience; Steven Pearson's articles are authoritative Wills Wing content.
- Skyhawk — Gil Dodgen, Hang Gliding, 1984
- HP AT — Dennis Pagen, Hang Gliding, 1990
- Super Sport — Gil Dodgen, Hang Gliding, 1991
- Spectrum — Angelo Mantas, Hang Gliding, 1992
- RamAir — Mark Stucky + Paul Voight, Hang Gliding, 1994
- Cross Country (XC) — Paul Voight + Aaron Swepston, Hang Gliding, 1996
- Falcon — Gil Dodgen, Hang Gliding, 1996
- Ultra Sport — Paul Voight, Hang Gliding, 1997
- Fusion — Dennis Pagen, Hang Gliding, 1997
- Fusion SP — Dennis Pagen, Hang Gliding, 2000
- Eagle — Ursula Edwards-Howells, Hang Gliding, 2001
- Talon — Dennis Pagen + Steven Pearson, Hang Gliding, 2003
- U2 — Dennis Pagen + Steven Pearson, HG&PG, 2004
- Falcon 3 — John Wright, HG&PG, 2008
- Sport 3 — Jonathan Dietch, USHPA Pilot + Cross Country, 2018–19
Profile: Bob Wills: An Eagle Among Men — Chris Price + Maralys Wills, Hang Gliding, 1977
Current Production Models
For current Wills Wing hang gliders, see our Hang Gliders page.