The earliest history of paragliding dates back to the 60’s when an aeronautical engineer developed a wing called Sailwing. The Sailwing apart from having 5 distinct lobes and a series of long thin keels attached to the rear lines also featured closed cells, a wing profile, rip-stop nylon sail, 8 meter lines and high aspect ratio which was common with the 21st century paragliders.
In the 1970’s there was another paraglide pilot by the name of Dieter Strasilla. 1978 finally saw the beginning of modern paragliding. André Bohn was the first person to have launched from Mieussy in the northern French Alps and glided all the way down to the football pitch in the valley 1000 meters below.
Somewhere around 1985 when hang-glider pilots discovered paragliding, they embraced these flights as they worked out cheaper and convenient. As time passed people replaced flying sports chute from a foot launcher as 'real' Para gliders had emerged and the sport was blossoming in Europe.
It is 2009 and we are really in the Golden Age of technical paraglider development. The best part about paragliding is that paragliding is fun.
Although it has an element of danger and risk it is reduced to an acceptable minimum through effective and controlled training. Paragliding is one of the least expensive ways of getting into thin air.
Paragliding can also be carried out over water, with the use of a speed boat . Some additional minor items of equipment are required and somewhat different techniques are involved. Ascents usually involve long low-level flights, and it is often possible to be towed away from the wind line and round in complete circles.
This sport has some hidden advantages as well. It provides an opportunity to everyone involved in developing both teamwork and independence, leading to an acceptance of responsibility and improving decision making.
The best part about this Adventure Sport is that no special skills are needed for the beginners to taste the adventure and it is equally available to the disabled. It is the best way to experience thrill and pleasure mankind could only desire for.
In the 1970’s there was another paraglide pilot by the name of Dieter Strasilla. 1978 finally saw the beginning of modern paragliding. André Bohn was the first person to have launched from Mieussy in the northern French Alps and glided all the way down to the football pitch in the valley 1000 meters below.
Somewhere around 1985 when hang-glider pilots discovered paragliding, they embraced these flights as they worked out cheaper and convenient. As time passed people replaced flying sports chute from a foot launcher as 'real' Para gliders had emerged and the sport was blossoming in Europe.
It is 2009 and we are really in the Golden Age of technical paraglider development. The best part about paragliding is that paragliding is fun.
Although it has an element of danger and risk it is reduced to an acceptable minimum through effective and controlled training. Paragliding is one of the least expensive ways of getting into thin air.
Paragliding can also be carried out over water, with the use of a speed boat . Some additional minor items of equipment are required and somewhat different techniques are involved. Ascents usually involve long low-level flights, and it is often possible to be towed away from the wind line and round in complete circles.
This sport has some hidden advantages as well. It provides an opportunity to everyone involved in developing both teamwork and independence, leading to an acceptance of responsibility and improving decision making.
The best part about this Adventure Sport is that no special skills are needed for the beginners to taste the adventure and it is equally available to the disabled. It is the best way to experience thrill and pleasure mankind could only desire for.
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