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Stephan
Jul 15, 2005, 5:09:53 PM7/15/05
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Hi there
Just had a few paragliding questions if I may?...
This is probably silly, but i'm wondering what the chances are of being
hit by something else airborne, I.E a large bird, another paraglider or
hanglider, a small aircraft etc (I have no idea of the cruising
altitude of small aircraft and whether or not they would see you from a
distance?)Does any of this ever happen?
Is it possible to fly from A to B once you become more advanced. For
instance, if you wanted to fly to a relatives / friends house say,
thats 20 miles away, could you do it? (not seriously considering it!
Just purely out of interest)
Is it possible to get sudden gusts of wind on a day thats seemingly
very good for flying that would put you in danger? Is it easy to land
if this occurs?
Do you have to survey the area you are considering flying in to ensure
you are not in airspace or near electricity pilons etc?
Is powered paragliding more or less safe? (i'm guessing this could be
more a matter of opinion than an exact answer?)
Does it effect life insurance?
Once up do you constantly need to be controlling the wing or can you
ever just leave the toggles alone and relax up there for a few minutes?
Does the wing need constant input to keep up or do you just use the
toggles to adjust speed / direction?
Phew sorry, i'm just brimming with questions about this amazing looking
sport!
Thanks
Stephan
Raynald Gouverneur
Jul 16, 2005, 3:56:37 PM7/16/05
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Hi Stephan
That's quiet nice that you get interrested with paragliding .
I will try to respond to some of your questions .....
That's quiet nice that you get interrested with paragliding .
I will try to respond to some of your questions .....
This is probably silly, but i'm wondering what the chances are of being hit by something else airborne, I.E a large bird, another paraglider or hanglider, a small aircraft etc (I have no idea of the cruising altitude of small aircraft and whether or not they would see you from a distance?)Does any of this ever happen?
The chances or non-chances of being hurt by a bird are very poor , even if I heard about birds fighting with the glider because of a non wanted neigbor with the nest and the kids ( real :) It's probably easier to have accidents between gliders or delta and gliders.Uppon some sites , it's not rare having dozens of gliders trying going up with the same thermic ... sometimes during the fligt , your eyes make a lot distance to see what is flying around you :)
Is it possible to fly from A to B once you become more advanced. For instance, if you wanted to fly to a relatives / friends house say, thats 20 miles away, could you do it? (not seriously considering it! Just purely out of interest)
You are right , you have to practice a lot before doing all you want and going where you want ...the clouds and weather are important too .
Is it possible to get sudden gusts of wind on a day thats seemingly very good for flying that would put you in danger? Is it easy to land if this occurs?
It depends of sites , some of them need a great experience , some
else are quiet safe .It's better to speak with people that have the
experience of the place .
Do you have to survey the area you are considering flying in to ensure you are not in airspace or near electricity pilons etc?
The entire area , no .But usually ( in France ) the sites have
panels on the landind area and the launching area to .On those panels
you have all the local specificities , to flight safely .That's the
reason why , you have to watch the panel before flying .. that's a good
habit .
Is powered paragliding more or less safe? (i'm guessing this could be more a matter of opinion than an exact answer?) Does it effect life insurance?
Well I think that , even if the gliders are often the sames , the
flights are differents .My opinion is that I have to try glider with an
engine before answering !
Once up do you constantly need to be controlling the wing or can you ever just leave the toggles alone and relax up there for a few minutes? Does the wing need constant input to keep up or do you just use the toggles to adjust speed / direction?
When you are near the relief , near the ground , it is safer to keep the commands in your hands .. you could have to make a change uppon your direction .If you let the toggles off , then your glider will normally keep flying ( faster but flying normally ).The more you hold the toggles to the bottom of your body ( ass :) the more your glider will decrease his speed .. with an extreme limit , if you keep your hands down , then the glider lose all his speed , stop and .... fall ( it's not a good sensation , imagine , you fall down fromm the roof of one building , it's the same ) So during long flights , you can leave your hands from the toggles and make .... coffee , or tea ... if it's possible :)
Well I hope that will help you , it is a realy nice sport , near the nature , you are able to discover landscape from above , see animals ...
I love paragliding
Salut
Ray
Stephan a écrit :
Hi there Just had a few paragliding questions if I may?... Phew sorry, i'm just brimming with questions about this amazing looking sport! Thanks Stephan
Stephan
Jul 18, 2005, 5:57:52 AM7/18/05
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Excellent! Many thanks! I love this quote:
" So during long flights , you can leave your hands from the toggles
and make .... coffee , or tea ... if it's possible"
Must be awesome relaxing and drinking a cup of tea several thousand
feet in the air! =)
Raynald Gouverneur wrote:
> Hi Stephan
>
> That's quiet nice that you get interrested with paragliding .
>
> I will try to respond to some of your questions .....
>
>
> /This is probably silly, but i'm wondering what the chances are of being
>
> *The chances or non-chances of being hurt by a bird are very poor , even if I heard about birds fighting with the glider because of a non wanted neigbor with the nest and the kids ( real :)
> It's probably easier to have accidents between gliders or delta and gliders.Uppon some sites , it's not rare having dozens of gliders trying going up with the same thermic ... sometimes during the fligt , your eyes make a lot distance to see what is flying around you :)*
>
>
> /Is it possible to fly from A to B once you become more advanced. For
>
> *You are right , you have to practice a lot before doing all you want and going where you want ...the clouds and weather are important too .*
>
>
> /Is it possible to get sudden gusts of wind on a day thats seemingly
>
> *It depends of sites , some of them need a great experience , some else
>
> /Do you have to survey the area you are considering flying in to ensure
> you are not in airspace or near electricity pilons etc?/
>
> *The entire area , no .But usually ( in France ) the sites have panels
>
> /Is powered paragliding more or less safe? (i'm guessing this could be
>
> *Well I think that , even if the gliders are often the sames , the
>
> /Once up do you constantly need to be controlling the wing or can you
>
> *When you are near the relief , near the ground , it is safer to keep the commands in your hands .. you could have to make a change uppon your direction .If you let the toggles off , then your glider will normally keep flying ( faster but flying normally ).The more you hold the toggles to the bottom of your body ( ass :) the more your glider will decrease his speed .. with an extreme limit , if you keep your hands down , then the glider lose all his speed , stop and .... fall ( it's not a good sensation , imagine , you fall down fromm the roof of one building , it's the same )
" So during long flights , you can leave your hands from the toggles
and make .... coffee , or tea ... if it's possible"
feet in the air! =)
Raynald Gouverneur wrote:
> Hi Stephan
>
> That's quiet nice that you get interrested with paragliding .
>
> I will try to respond to some of your questions .....
>
>
> hit by something else airborne, I.E a large bird, another paraglider or
> hanglider, a small aircraft etc (I have no idea of the cruising
> altitude of small aircraft and whether or not they would see you from a
> distance?)Does any of this ever happen?/
> hanglider, a small aircraft etc (I have no idea of the cruising
> altitude of small aircraft and whether or not they would see you from a
>
> *The chances or non-chances of being hurt by a bird are very poor , even if I heard about birds fighting with the glider because of a non wanted neigbor with the nest and the kids ( real :)
> It's probably easier to have accidents between gliders or delta and gliders.Uppon some sites , it's not rare having dozens of gliders trying going up with the same thermic ... sometimes during the fligt , your eyes make a lot distance to see what is flying around you :)*
>
>
> /Is it possible to fly from A to B once you become more advanced. For
> instance, if you wanted to fly to a relatives / friends house say,
> thats 20 miles away, could you do it? (not seriously considering it!
> Just purely out of interest)/
> thats 20 miles away, could you do it? (not seriously considering it!
>
> *You are right , you have to practice a lot before doing all you want and going where you want ...the clouds and weather are important too .*
>
>
> /Is it possible to get sudden gusts of wind on a day thats seemingly
> very good for flying that would put you in danger? Is it easy to land
> if this occurs?/
>
> *It depends of sites , some of them need a great experience , some else
> are quiet safe .It's better to speak with people that have the
> experience of the place .*
>
> /Do you have to survey the area you are considering flying in to ensure
> you are not in airspace or near electricity pilons etc?/
>
> *The entire area , no .But usually ( in France ) the sites have panels
> on the landind area and the launching area to .On those panels you have
> all the local specificities , to flight safely .That's the reason why ,
> you have to watch the panel before flying .. that's a good habit .*
> all the local specificities , to flight safely .That's the reason why ,
>
> /Is powered paragliding more or less safe? (i'm guessing this could be
> more a matter of opinion than an exact answer?)
>
> Does it effect life insurance?/
>
>
> *Well I think that , even if the gliders are often the sames , the
> flights are differents .My opinion is that I have to try glider with an
> engine before answering !*
>
> /Once up do you constantly need to be controlling the wing or can you
> ever just leave the toggles alone and relax up there for a few minutes?
> Does the wing need constant input to keep up or do you just use the
> toggles to adjust speed / direction?/
> Does the wing need constant input to keep up or do you just use the
>
> *When you are near the relief , near the ground , it is safer to keep the commands in your hands .. you could have to make a change uppon your direction .If you let the toggles off , then your glider will normally keep flying ( faster but flying normally ).The more you hold the toggles to the bottom of your body ( ass :) the more your glider will decrease his speed .. with an extreme limit , if you keep your hands down , then the glider lose all his speed , stop and .... fall ( it's not a good sensation , imagine , you fall down fromm the roof of one building , it's the same )
> So during long flights , you can leave your hands from the toggles and make .... coffee , or tea ... if it's possible :)
> *
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