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Paragliding accident kills tourist passenger in Manali, India, highlights lack of safety standards

Paragliding accident kills tourist passenger in Manali, India, highlights lack of safety standards

Experienced industry insiders say the fatal accident was an outcome of under-skilled, non-certified freelance pilots flying tandem rides for cheap. A tandem paragliding crash in the adventure sports spot of Solang Valley near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, North India, claimed the life of a male passenger, and led to serious
The Outdoor Journal Jun 10, 2014
South Korean paraglider dies in Nepal

South Korean paraglider dies in Nepal

The pilot was a seasoned flier; Nepal paragliding authorities cite equipment failure as prima facie reason behind the mishap A South Korean national fell to his death on Sunday paragliding in Nepal. Aero-sport officials identified the victim as Young Min Ham (40), an experienced pilot who had made previous trips
The Outdoor Journal Dec 9, 2013
Paragliding 101

Paragliding 101

Be a part of the flying community. The Outdoor Journal tells you how Paragliding is an aerial adventure sport, where the pilot footlaunches and freeflies an inflatable fabric glider wing. The pilot is suspended below the wing, in a harness attached by suspension lines to the canopy. Air pressure into
Murukesh Krishnan Nov 25, 2013

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