Paragliding for dummies

THE ASIAN AGE. | ARAVIND K S

Published : May 31, 2017, 12:33 am IST

Updated : May 31, 2017, 12:33 am IST

Normally, a fresher will be allowed to fly up to around 8000 feet from sea level.

Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft
Anyone aged above 14 is allowed to fly the glider
Those below 18 need permission certifcate from their parents
Pune, Himachal and Sikkim are major paragliding spots in India
The weight of a pilot should not exceed 100 kg
For beginners, there is an option called tandem gliding, where the newbie can fly along with an expert. As it is available in tourist spots, tandem gliding is more popular than solo paragliding
Those who have high blood pressure will not be allowed to do paragliding
Normally, a fresher will be allowed to fly up to around 8000 feet from sea level
As it is completely dependent on the direction and strength of the wind, paragliding will not be allowed during rain and other bad weather situations
While landing, the pilot has to run for a few seconds as we do when we jump out of a moving bus. This means, the ground chosen for landing should have enough space