See http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#189075
" If you think you've tried everything there is to try in aviation,
think again. Sunrise Paragliding in Nepal has teamed with the
Himalayan Hawk Conservancy to present what it calls "Parahawking" --
flying a paraglider in tandem with a trained hawk who will scout out
the thermals for you. The flights launch from Pokhara, in a broad
valley surrounded by Himalayan mountains, about 100 miles west of
Kathmandu. The two Phariah Kite chicks, Shadoko and Sappana, were
rescued from a local farmer. Adam Hill and Rajesh Bomjam, owners of
Sunrise Paragliding, learned the traditional methods of the ancient
sport of falconry to train the birds. Newbies can try the intro
experience for $160; that includes getting to know the birds and
taking a flight with an instructor and a hawk. Air fare to Nepal,
that's extra. Enthusiasts can also sign up for a seven-day intensive
course in parahawking. Students learn about the birds of prey and how
to train them, in a mix of theory and practical lessons. "Parahawking
is truly addictive," the Sunrise Web site says. "

What sort of cross-country speeds can these trained hawks acheive? If
it's better than 100 k.p.h., where can I get one?