Icarus Paragliding

PARAGLIDING TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW Part 1

Like in most fields, the paragliding world uses its own special words – words that people who are not familiar with this adventure activity might find difficult to understand. In this article, I’ll help you define some of these terms: 1. Tandem This term refers to a flight that involves two people (the pilot and […]

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PARAGLIDING

Here are some interesting facts about paragliding : 1. THE PARAGLIDER IS ONLY PROPELLED BY WIND The sole propellant of a paraglider is the wind. It’s a an engine-free, non-motorized form of aircraft. There is no fuel, no electricity, no battery involved – nothing! The basic paragliding equipment consists of an inflatable fabric wing and […]