How safe is flying a powered paraglider?
The short answer. The equipment recommended by Powered ParaSports for powered paragliding is very safe. The activity of powered paragliding is relatively safe compared to most other “action” sports. The judgment of the pilot, based on his/her knowledge and training is the biggest factor in determining how safe his/her powered paragliding activity is. The comprehensive Powered ParaSports’ answer. Powered paragliders are very safe recreational vehicles. A warning is appropriate however…. Caution: powered paragliding may be addictive. Unlike many recreational vehicles, paraglider wings are certified by several very stringent European rating and certification agencies for their safety and flying characteristics. (DHV [Deutscher Hangegleiter Verband] is a combined German and Swiss certification agency which has its roots in the German Hanggliding Association and the Swiss Hanggliding Federation (SHV); AFNOR, formerly known as ACPULS, is a French certification agency, and DULV is the Germa
