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RICHARD MILLER 1925-2004


Richard Miller became interested in soaring after WW II, eventually
becoming the editor for Soaring Magazine. In 1967 he published
"Without Visible Means of Support" which inspired many to consider
new forms of flight.
Although not the first to foot launch a Rogallo flexible wing hang
glider, he influenced many people with his interest and
accomplishments
in low speed flight. Richard is considered by many to be the
spiritual
father of hang gliding.
In the early 1960's he became interested in Eastern religions and
philosophies, incorporating these principals into his flight dreams,
visions and experiments.
Richard died homeless in Santa Cruz, California, in January of 2004.

Bill Liscomb

A bit more information. Richard lived in his VW camper, and
therefore was classified as homeless by the authorities. He did live
on the streets, but in his VW...

Bill