| What is paragliding?
Paragliding
is filght in it's simplest form. Like an eagle, you will soar
high above the earth using only the winds as your source of
power.
A Paraglider is a simple wing that uses "lift"
to fly just the same as a bird uses the wind to fly. It
is easy and safe to learn and requires no power source unlike
other conventional aircraft. You can literally stay in the air
for hours soaring like an eagle until you decide you've had
enough!
Most people think that learning to fly a
Paraglider is a difficult thing to do and in fact, it is
really quite easy! More about paragliding
below.
Unlike a regular
round parachute, a paraglider is a simple wing in every sense and is
designed using the same aerodynamic principles as a conventional
aircraft. The ability to climb to substantial heights and travel
great distances depends upon the individual pilot's skill in using
upward flowing air streams in exactly the same way as a soaring
eagle, or albatross would do. Perhaps you have seen a bird
such as this just floating for what seems like an eternity up in the
sky? Well, basically, a paraglider can do the same thing given the
right wind conditions.
Learning to fly
is quite enjoyable given you make sure that you learn with a
professional instructor. Trying to learn to fly a paraglider on your
own is not something you should try to do. In just a few short
days, you will go from controlling the canopy, to actually flying up
in the sky! It is really quite an exhilarating experience and
one we recommend to everyone! |