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Category: Notes

Is Paraglider and Parasailing the same?

Posted J de March de 1999J de March de 2020 FredinhoLeave a commentPosted in Notes

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 to a canopy wing that resembles a parachute. Paraglider is a flying equipment that is able to launch from a hill (foot-launch) or from a tow. Unskilled people who wants to experience to … [Continue lendo]

Jump or launch on paraglider?

Posted J de March de 1999J de March de 2020 FredinhoLeave a commentPosted in Notes

In paragliding or hang gliding, the act of starting the flight is called lauching or taking off. There is no jump, at most a little run so that the “wing” (in the paraglider, the canopy) takes us off the ground. To refer to the practice of the sport, the correct is to say fly – … [Continue lendo]

Hang glider x paraglider

Posted J de March de 1999J de March de 2020 FredinhoLeave a commentPosted in Notes

The main differences of hang gliding and paragliding are the position in flight and the speed to take off. On the hang glider, you lie facing down and stand aside to the pilot. On the paraglider, sitting in front of the pilot. Paragliding takeoff is easier as it requires less speed, while on the hang … [Continue lendo]

Does it have parachute?

Posted J de March de 1999J de March de 2020 FredinhoLeave a commentPosted in Notes

Yes. Both in solo and tandem flight equipment, it is mandatory to carry an emmergency parachute, called “reserve” or “rescue”. It is the way out in the event of an unrecoverable failure.

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