Paragliding
Experience ID: 84
Running down a mountain is one thing, running down a mountain with a parachute attached to your back is quite another. Having the feeling with "taking off" from the ground soaring through the air paragliding truly has to be experienced to be believed. From the moment you lift off, you are in control of your direction giving you the perfect opportunity to be the director of your own view(s) while simultaneously enjoying the glide through the air. Through a controlled descent to possibly catching more upstream of air, you are the architect of your own experience.
Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill a man's oldest dream of flying freely! You jog down a slope and glide away from the mountain. Once in the air, most people are surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is. The solo lesson requires a bit more effort (physical and mental) than a tandem flight lesson. Good equipment and proper training makes this sport very safe.
Paragliding can last a while and cover many kilometres. With the guidence of your expert instructor you will gain extra height for your take off of this solo flight, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand metres.
- You must get control of the wing on the ground in the beginning. After you have done basic kiting skills you will talk about the flight plan and get ready to fly away.
- Good logical and judgment skills are needed.
What does it take to become a pilot?
Paragliding is about finesse and serenity. To be a successful paraglider and pilot, you need to be able to think clearly and listen well.
Is paragliding scary?
Your fear will fade as your confidence in your ability to operate the glider grows.
