Is paragliding the same as paramotoring, parachuting or parasailing?
Paragliding is similar to paramotoring with the difference being that you do not have a motor strapped to your back. Parachuting is generally done from a plane, where a canopy is used to descend through the air and parasailing uses a modified parachute dragged behind a boat. What is the difference between paragliding and hand gliding? Hang gliders are made from a rigid frame of aerospace aluminium that is covered with a polymer fabric. The pilot shifts their weight in a prone position to control direction and speed. A paragliders is a non-rigid aerodynamic canopy, where the pilot is suspended in a sitting position and steers with their brake toggles. The difference in weight allows paragliders to be carried to places that would be difficult with a hang glider, for instance, up a mountain or even on a plane or bus. How far and high can I go? When the conditions allow flights of 1-3 hours are not uncommon, with altitudes up to 15,000’ being gained. The record is over 11 hours in the air
