Hang-glider pilot John Bremner of Mississauga soars from Etobicoke's Centennial Park hill

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Hang-glider pilot John Bremner of Mississauga soars from Etobicoke's Centennial Park hill

Date8/9/1977

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Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Hang-glider pilot John Bremner of Mississauga soars from Etobicoke's Centennial Park hill. The 39-year-old father of two has logged about 300 flights since he took up the sport three years ago. His glider cost $800, weighs 80 pounds, and is made of Dacron, aluminum tubing and stainless-steel aircraft cable. It has a 33-foot wingspan. The glider is controlled by shifting body weight to change the centre of gravity.

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