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There are much more men then women that are into paragliding, there are much more young people then elderly ones in the field, but is there really a good reason? I've read this post stating th
...d that he have been gliding once and dream of learning to paraglide, and it sounded so much like me before the paragliding. Many go gliding, or at least plan too, and then decided to learn paraglidi...
Hy, Does everyone knows the glide Octane from Ozone, I'm interested in.
It depends upon whether you're talking hang-gliding or paragliding: both are discussed here. The general answer is: yes, aerobatics are done on both. However hang-gliders can (relatively easily) do
Am wanting to take up the sport and am interested in finding out where the UK paragliding schools are and the cost of learning. Look forward to hearing from ya Tks
...I will be staying near San Fernando (north of Manila) and in Ubay (on Bohol). Anyone have any information on paragliding there? Thanks. Fred Krusemark...
...clock & stopwatch function on it? (2) I am looking into an affordable (i.e. dirt cheap!) way of video-ing my paragliding flights; so what I am looking for is a camera 'attachment' that can be fitted...
Is there a Paragliding news group? Or is this it??? Blue Skies!
Anybody know what's going on with the New England Paragliding Club? Their web site seems to have gone belly up? I have some friends headed for Maine who want to fly and need some contacts. Any help ou
Certainly there is good soaring in the winter. Don't forget, it's temperature differentials that drive thermals, not absolute temperature. Although there is less solar radiation to drive thermal activ
Hi All, I have just moved into Phoenix, Az (from France). I have seen HG activity in the valley, but no paragliders... Do you know if there are paraglider clubs, schools, launch sites in the valle
...s a kid, but never had the time or money to pursue it. Recently, a friend at work described his hang-gliding / paragliding experiences and it's all I've been able to think about. I should probably p...
Hey folks, A friend of mine has offered to lend me a video camera. I'd be hoping to take some in flight footage. As far as I can make out, it's a fairly small and light affair, and I'd really ratthe
I wish to take up paragliding, how many hours training will it take to be able to fly on my own? How much is a new and used outfit in uk pounds? Thanks Mark
For any Uk users of this group, last nights 'Extreme Lives' was a must see. An hour long program about 2 guys paragliding accross Nepal. The photography was fantastic. Soaring through the Himalayan mo
...rry, I've not had time to sift through all the messages but I'm keen to take a look. Where might I find some paragliding going on in the south this weekend, nearer to Bristol the better ? I have a n...
...nly joking myself!!!!). Anyway...wil it be neccessary for me to get a pilot's license, like one has to get for paragliding??? And does anyone know someone I can contact in South Africa? Thanks...
Has anyone flown in Lanzarote - I'm going in two weeks time, and wondered if its worth taking my wing. Any local contacts? Thanks in anticipation
Does anybody know where in the N. Virginia/Washington DC area I can go to learn and practice paragliding? I have searched for several days on the www and have found nothing near my area. Thanks,
...unity * rec.aviation.answers Frequently asked questions about aviation rec.aviation.hang-gliding Hang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flight rec.aviation.homebuilt Selecting, designing, building, ...
I am new to gliding. I am going to start taking a few lessons. However, I'm not sure what is better. I know it's mostly preference. I would consider the following: A) Which one is safer, (by refer
Please could someone outline what the advantages of each are. Also any disadvantages would be useful.
Can anybody help me get in touch with a club / organisation that can introduce a COMPLETE NOVICE to Paragliding. I've been looking around for a while now but keep coming to dead ends. I'm from Manch
...can you join a club and learn that way? I am a scuba diver and there you have both club/commercial options. Is Paragliding similar? There seems to be a large variation in the costs of EP & CP courses,...
... of schools listed through the USHGA. Now most of the links are dead or the schools are almost exclusively for paragliding. What happened? Thanks, Frank Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ ...
I'll be there in June/July. Does anyone know is it possible to rent a paraglider, some interesting places to fly......? Any suggestions?
I have a paragliding question? Someone could pelease explain to me what is the difference bettwen DHV1 and 2 etc..and how I can choose my own paraglide to fit my weight! thanks
Hi there , I an a complete novice who would like to know if anybody could recommend a good paragliding school in Andalucia,southern spain,ideally in the sierra nevada mountain range. Also if any one c
Does anyone know where I might be able to get a paragliding calendar - one with a new picture for each month. I got one about 2 years ago but don't know where it came from and haven't been able to fin
...aragliders at the height of the day. Half jokingly I tell Tom that, 'If you leave town I'm going to break your paragliding record.' (of approximately 60 miles. Tom also holds the site hang gliding rec...
we just moved to the u.s from brazil were we have been flying paragliders for the past 4 years. we are now living in tallahassee, florida. anyone knows of a place or someone who paraglides around this
...may be moving to Sicily for a couple of years and am wondering if anyone knows if there is any hang gliding or paragliding activity going on there? I will be living on the east coast of the Island nea...
i need information about paragliding on florida. i am in orlando now, i love paragliding, i used to fly in poland, my country, and i miss it.
Okay folks ... here's a really poor question. For a whole variety of reasons, I've done very little paragliding this year (perhaps 10-12 hours flying ). How much do paragliders age when they're stor
hi, i am a swiss paragliding pilot. i will be in snowmass from september 20 to 28. can anyone tell me if i can fly there with my paraglider? are there any official take-offs. is the area open
G'day I am looking for information on paramotoring. I can find plenty on paragliding but less or even nil on the powered para. Any info on clubs, competition or buying/selling would be appreciated esp
I will be taking a couple week trip in June to Colorado. On previous trips I saw heaps of people flying off of hills between Boulder and Golden and in Golden and also near the Highway. This was all be
Yes you can use your motorcycle helmet... but you may want to consider the factor of weight on your neck, and reduced peripheral vision
Can anyone give me names of para shops in San Fran, someone that can get Nova and/or Advance gliders. I may be heading to the states for a short trip and if i can get a glider cheaper than here that
Hello I'm thinking of learning to paraglide and would like to learn some of the theory before i start. Also i want to make a head start on learning the stuff i need for the exams upto club pilot.
Could someone describe the advantages and disadvantages of hang-gliding vs. para-gliding. I'm primarily interested in safety, cost, learning time, and fun factor. Which is more popular?
Hi all, I'm new to the Seattle, Washington area, and was wondering if anyone could tell me where people paraglide around here? I know there are a few sites, but as of yet, I haven't found them. Plea
Hi, I am off to southern spain for a week at the start of December. Taking my glider along. I am an experienced pilot, but never flown the area. Anyone got any info or pointers? TIA
... making a visit to America and i wondered if it would be worth my while to take a few grand extra to buy a new paragliding wing. Everyone knows we pay over the top for just about everything in life ...
... in a nut shell. I can no longer pick up the wing to put it on the post, my back os bad. .I am changing out to ParaGliding. Any body want to trade???? The wife said I must sell.... It WILL be sold a...
... sounds good but there are 2 VERY important things to think about: 1 What happens if you find you don't like paragliding - it happens! I started flying with my son (aged 30), I am still flying but m...
I am looking for a good payout winch for paragliding. If anybody have some information (web-sites, mail, ...) and experiences about good quality payout winches I would be really happy if you could sha
You probably don't want to. Motorcycle helmets have two disadvantages: one, they're much heavier than PG/HG helmets; two, they don't let you hear what's going on around you. Spend the money on a goo
I am interested in learning to Paraglide in California, either the San Diego or San Francisco areas. Any recommendations? Thanks. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
Is it too late to start paragliding this time of year? I live in middlesbrough,UK and really want to have a bash at this, but is it a little too late in the year for decent weather to learn from scrat
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