finding0 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think it would be fun to fly really high then cut of the motor and glide down to landing. How fast does a paraglider tend to descend with out much manipulation of the wing? Say if you were to do it at 5,000 feet. About how long would the ride be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 About 300 ft/minute is my descent rate with engine off. Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 You are asking a lot of relevant questions--- perhaps a good introduction to the most important things you need to know would be the 'Risk and Reward' DVD from Light touch films. It's pretty comprehensive, informative, and enjoying to watch. Lots of advice on flying, equipment selection, and most importantly training school selection. Take a look on Google- i'm sure you'll find an outlet for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding0 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've seen a few of these DVDs on eBay recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Touching-Cloudb ... 983&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Paragliding ... 827&sr=1-1 If you know noting about weather you need to learn about it. I think its extremely important. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-F ... =pd_cp_b_3 Thats the video I was thinking of "Risk and Reward" its light and easy to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Once you get a glimpse of heaven its a constant fight to see it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Once you get a glimpse of heaven its a constant fight to see it again WORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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