Flying. What dreams are made of.

in #new9 years ago

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I recently saw a video on youtube where a guy takes a two stroke motor that has a propeller, straps it to his back, pulls a bed sheet looking thing over his head and flies 15,000 feet above sea level...I watched a couple more of the videos he had posted and instantly became addicted. Within a month or so I had found someone selling their equipment, and so I messaged them and picked up my very own paraglider wing and harness. It started off with learning to "kite" the wing in the park. After a few trips to the park and the learning the fundamentals I found a local glider port where they allow paragliding. Screen Shot 2017-05-13 at 3.05.17 PM.pngAfter talking to a couple of paraglider pilots, I found myself launching into the air. My first flight was about 30 seconds, but I soon found myself launching and flying a little better and a little farther each time.Screen Shot 2017-05-13 at 2.38.08 PM.png Each time I recorded my progress with a gopro and a camera at the landing. One pilot recommended that I make a log book and record every flight so I did. By the way, I did get insurance before I started flying. Its not the safest sport. I currently have 28 logged flights, and have around 30 minutes in the air. Super fun! See you in the air!

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Great intro. Welcome to Steemit. Stephen

Thank you! Glad to be here!

There is something about the freedom of flying that is addictive. I got my PPL license sometime ago, haven't flown for a little while (too expensive!) but also look forward to getting up in the air! Enjoy!

Good Job! You are a part of a minority of people. You would do very good in free flight paragliding because you understand air/weather. Hope to see you in the air sometime.

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