Equipment for paragliding
The main flight equipment, the canopy or ( vela in Portuguese) generates the lift that keeps us in flight. There are several … [Continue lendo]
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Is it safe to fly paraglider?
Extreme, but not that much! You are a person who enjoys adventures and sports in contact with nature, aren’t you? But it … [Continue lendo]
Free flight and life: a parallel
What makes free flight pilots so passionate about the sport? Is it the feeling of freedom, the spectacular view or is it … [Continue lendo]
Sao Conrado (Pedra Bonita) – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
The sight from São Conrado takeoff, a.k.a. Pedra Bonita, lives up to the title of Wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro. From … [Continue lendo]
Parque da Cidade (City Park) – Niteroi – RJ
The take-off ramp is located in Parque da Cidade, with access via Charitas beach. It is 270 meters high and is one … [Continue lendo]
Is Paraglider and Parasailing the same?
No. Parasailing, also known as parascending or parakiting, is a recreational activity where a person is towed alone behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached … [Continue lendo]
Jump or launch on paraglider?
In paragliding or hang gliding, the act of starting the flight is called lauching or taking off. There is no jump, at … [Continue lendo]
Hang glider x paraglider
The main differences of hang gliding and paragliding are the position in flight and the speed to take off. On the hang … [Continue lendo]
Does it have parachute?
Yes. Both in solo and tandem flight equipment, it is mandatory to carry an emmergency parachute, called “reserve” or “rescue”. It is … [Continue lendo]
