Is paragliding scary?
top Once again, you can make paragliding as scary as you want! Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill humankinds oldest dream – free flight! The pilot jogs down a gentle slope and glides away from the mountain. There is no free falling or jumping off of cliffs. The launches and landings are slow and gentle and, once in the air, most people are surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is. If the idea of watching the sunset from a comfortable seat, supported by the buoyant evening air, with perhaps an eagle or hawk joining off your wing tip, appeals to you, then Paragliding is for you. On the other hand you can choose to fly in more extreme conditions, trying for a big cross-country flight or flying in competitions and rough conditions. This is the other side of the coin – watch out!!
Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill your dream of free flight! You jog down a gentle slope and glide away from the mountain. You do not free-fall or jump off of a cliff. Your launches and landings are slow and gentle and, once in the air, you will probably be surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is.
Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill man’s oldest dream — free flight! The pilot jogs down a simple slope and glides away from the mountain. Most people are afraid of heights. Fear is somewhat an apprehension of the unknown. Your fear will fade as your confidence in your ability to operate in a reasonable manner grows. Your instructor will help you identify your capabilities and limitations. You’ll learn that altitude is usually your friend. There is no free falling or jumping off cliffs. The launches and landings are slow and gentle. Once in the air, most people are surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is. The solo lesson requires more effort(physical and mental) than a tandem flight lesson. The tandem flight lays the basic groundwork necessary to become your own pilot. If the idea of watching the sunset from a comfortable seat in the air, supported by the buoyant evening air, with perhaps an eagle or hawk joining you off your wing tip, appeals to
A. Paragliding is one of the gentlest ways to experience personal free flight. Pilots launch a paraglider by running down a hill side, not by jumping off a cliff or out of an airplane. A pilot can abort a launch at any time during this run. Flying is at relatively slow airspeed (14-18mph) and landing is a gentle return to the earth. Most students are suprised at how quiet and peaceful the experience is and there is no sensation of falling.
