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Frequently Asked Questions


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  • Is a Paraglider the same thing as a parachute?
  • What is the difference between a Hang glider and a Paraglider?
  • Is it like BASE Jumping?
  • What's a Parasail?
  • Is paragliding expensive?
  • What if you're up in the sky and bad weather comes in?
  • Is paragliding safe?
  • Does it take a lot of physical strength?
  • How much training does it take before you can go out on your own?
  • How much training does it take before you can go out on your own?
  • Is a Paraglider the same thing as a Parachute?
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  • I am afraid of heights! Can I still do it?
  • Why do I have to take a "lesson" - can't I just go for a ride?
  • Do you just jump off a mountain?
  • What is the landing part like?
  • How long does everything take?
  • Do you provide Group Discounts?
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SWING Arcus5

Pro-Design Gliders

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DVD - Flying Over Everest

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Book - Thermal Flying

Book - Paragliding Training Manual

Book - The Art of Paragliding

DVD - Groundhandling Techniques

Book - Understanding the Sky

DVD - Performance Flying

Book - Flying with Condors

DVD - Parahawking

DVD - Learn to Fly

DVD - Instability 2

DVD - Manilla PG World Championship 2007

DVD - Flying with Eagles

DVD - From Nowhere to the Middle of Nowhere

Book - Airtime

Book - Pilot's Weather

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