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Paragliding

Paragliding

Min number of participants 1
Age 16+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Required
Min duration 1 h
Cost High
Environment Outdoor

Run off a hillside into a fabric wing and soar on rising air currents for minutes or hours — paragliding offers the closest sensation to unaided human flight, with tandem options for beginners and solo courses for those ready to fly independently.

The Essentials

Rules

  • Always fly with a certified tandem pilot or complete recognized training before attempting solo flight, since paragliding requires understanding of wind, weather, and launch technique that takes real instruction to learn safely.
  • Check weather conditions and wind speed before every flight and never launch in conditions exceeding your skill level or the site's rated limits, since sudden gusts or turbulence are the leading cause of paragliding accidents.
  • Wear a properly fitted harness and helmet on every flight, since a poorly adjusted harness can shift during flight and a helmet is essential protection during launch, landing, or an unexpected collision.
  • Inspect your glider, lines, and reserve parachute before each flight, since worn or tangled lines can fail under load and an unpacked reserve won't deploy properly in an emergency.

Tips

  • Choose calm, early morning conditions for your first flights, since thermals and wind typically build throughout the day and morning air is usually smoother and more predictable.
  • Learn to read the wind by watching flags, trees, and other pilots before you launch, since site conditions can shift quickly and visual cues often reveal changes before your instruments do.
  • Practice ground handling (kiting the wing on the ground) extensively before flying, since this builds the reflexes and glider control you need for a smooth, controlled launch.
  • Fly with an experienced pilot or club when moving beyond tandem flights, since local pilots know site-specific hazards, thermal patterns, and safe landing zones that aren't obvious to newcomers.

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