The idea of paragliding appeals to every individual.
Humans have always aspired and dreamt of flying in the open sky.
Although airplanes were made in an attempt to satisfy the thirst of flying, yet it cannot be as rejuvenating and refreshing as flying by your own.
Paragliding is a wonderful experience and once you undertake this activity, you will surely come back for more.
In paragliding, a pilot or the person who drives the parachute sits comfortably in a harness position.
The pilot controls the wing via lines attached to the trailing edge of the parachute.
The entire game of flying high is operated through the strings (lines), pilot can operate lines individually to turn in air, increase or decrease speed of gliding, pitch, speed and steepness of glide.
Take off and landing is on foot and usually occurs on a hill, mountain height.
Hand Gliding Hand gliding is also a sport that that enables people to fly high above the ground, while maintaining an extremely tight connection with the supporting element.
This sport uses a hang glider as a mode of flying.
Hang Gliding was invented before paragliding.
The hang glider is a great way to fly with out a motor.
This sport has been gaining popularity over the past 20 years.
The pilot or the person who drives the parachute sits in a harness position which is suspended with the help of strong harness belts.
Modern harnesses are designed to be as comfortable as a lounge chair in the sitting position.
Many harnesses even have an adjustable 'lumbar support'.
The pilot can operate lines individually to turn in air, increase or decrease speed of gliding, pitch, speed and steepness of glide.
Paragliding is an awesome sport and gives you a chance to fly very calmly and conveniently in the sky.
Any one can learn this sport by undergoing a training or hiring a professional expert.