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Topic: Paragliding
Paraglider launching techniques
Statistics reveal that approximately 40% of flight accidents occur during the take-off phase of flying. I believe that this extraordinarily high accident factor can be significantly reduced by proper training and developing perfect launching metho...
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From Parachutes to Paragliders
No one is exactly sure who invented the sport of paragliding.
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Big Ears in Paragliding
An analysis from USHPA's Accident Review Committee.
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Paragliding in The Upside
Last week, The Upside soared past $100 million at the box office. What was filming the paragliding scenes really like?
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