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Paragliding

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Liste des clubs par département - Vol libre wiki. Paragliding. Paragliders are unique among soaring aircraft in being easily portable. The complete equipment packs into a rucksack and can be carried easily on the pilot's back, in a car, or on public transport.[2] In comparison with other air sports this substantially simplifies travel to a suitable takeoff spot, the selection of a landing place and return travel. Paragliding is related to the following activities: Hang gliding is a close cousin, and hang glider and paraglider launches are often found in proximity.[3] Despite the considerable difference in equipment the two activities offer similar pleasures and some pilots are involved in both sports.Powered paragliding is the flying of paragliders with a small engine attached.Speed riding or speed flying is the separate sport of flying paragliders of reduced size.

These wings have increased speed, though they are not normally capable of soaring flight. History[edit] Land-based practice: Kiting Equipment[edit] Wing[edit] Harness[edit] Instruments[edit]

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