A day at Kite Hill

U.S. Marine Matt Pagano checks the status of his foam glider after it took a hard landing.  (David Hansen / Daily Pilot)

Lifelong flier Jeff Niven of Laguna Hills controls his plane from the comfort of his chair atop Kite Hill in Laguna Niguel.  (David Hansen / Daily Pilot)

The Boeing-Stearman Model 75.  (David Hansen / Daily Pilot)

Scott Magner launches his aerodynamic glider off Kite Hill in Laguna Niguel. High-tech gliders like this one can reach speeds over 500 mph under the right wind conditions.  (David Hansen / Daily Pilot)