In 1966, Canadian Domina Jalbert was granted a patent for a multi-cell wing type aerial device—"a wing having a flexible canopy constituting an … Sjå meir

Paraglider ground handling, also known as kiting, is the practice of handling the paraglider on land. The primary purpose of ground handling is to … Sjå meir

There are various disciplines of competitive paragliding:
• Cross-country flying is the classical form of paragliding competitions with championships in … Sjå meir

Paragliding in ordinary circumstances is not especially demanding in terms of strength. It sometimes needs a Pilot to walk with equipment to and from a launch site and this occasionally requires assistance from a friend or colleague. Age is more significant in … Sjå meir

Wing
The paraglider wing or canopy is usually what is known in engineering as a ram-air airfoil. Such wings comprise two layers of fabric that are connected to internal supporting material in such a way as to form a row of cells. … Sjå meir

Launching
As with all aircraft, launching and landing are done into wind. The wing is placed into an airstream, either … Sjå meir

Paragliding, like any adventure sport, is a potentially dangerous activity. In the United States, for example, in 2010 (the last year for which details are available ), one paraglider pilot … Sjå meir