Like any other adventurous sport, paragliding has risks and dangers associated with it. To operate safely, a pilot must strive to minimize th… Read more »

Often circumstances happen that will hinder a pilots ability to make a safe landing on flat grounds. Every paragliding pilot must expect this to happen at some point in their paragliding experience and therefore be prepared to take appropriate action when faced with the situation. Violent weather and other unforeseen events can leave a pilot with no choice but to land on undesirable areas such as on a tree.

Getting the kit ready

A tree self-rescue kit weighs approximately 2 lbs. and contains the following: 120 feet of 5mm Perlon (can be … Read more »

Paragliding is intrinsically a dangerous sport. But while almost anyone can aspire to be a paragliding pilot, people who are truly passionate must use their personal judgment and training to intelligently decide whether their qualifications are appropriate and whether they are ready to indulge in this kind of activity.

Know the basics

A very basic requirement to paragliding is to be acquainted with paragliding gear. The main part of the gear is obviously the wing. The wing is made of a double layered fabric with the space in-between fabr… Read more »

What can an instructor do to help you?

An advantage in paragliding that also makes it more dangerous is the easiness in getting started with the sport. Individuals who indulge in paragliding must be well instructed in the risks associated to paragliding. But often, students become fed-up and forget the simplest things that will ensure safety.

Inculcating safety as top priority in paragliding involves finding the right paragliding instructor. A skilled instructor is not only one who can paraglide expertly but more importantly one who can… Read more »

Paragliding entices adventurous individuals because it involves flying with an aircraft that has no engine. A paraglider is a foot-launched, free-flying aircraft made of a fabric wing whose shape is formed by its suspension lines and by the air entering vents situated in the front of the wing. A number of important flying skills are necessary to pilot a paraglider; but only few are more important than the ability to climb in a thermal lift.

About a thermal

Some features on the ground are warmed by the heat of the sun more than others. Ho… Read more »

Pilots or paragliders need the right certification and experience if they truly want to stay safe and enjoy the entire trip. There are a number of requirements for pilots, depending on the type of paraglider they want to fly and the different locations they want to visit. To become a pilot you have to follow some rules and guidelines as well. Here are some tips.

The Typical Pilot

Experts say that there is no such thing as a typical pilot in paragliding. Paragliders nowadays have a very wide description, unlike before, when majority of ho… Read more »