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Over the Hill Paragliding (Visit this link)

Paragliding is a flying sport which began in the French Alps during the mid 1980s. The French call it PARAPENTE (pronounced para-pont). Paragliders, as we call them in the U.S., are loosely based on the ram-air, square parachutes that skydivers use. The paraglider pilot carries the wing folded in a back pack to the launch site. It is then unfolded and carefully laid out on the ground behind the pilot.

The pilot moves forward into the prevailing wind and the glider inflates and rises overhead like a big kite. After a few steps, the pilot is airborne. The pilot controls the speed and direction of the glider with right and left hand-held toggles. As the pilot gently sinks to earth, the paraglider is slowed almost to a full stop by the application of the toggles for a soft and easy landing.

A full service powered paraglider training, sales and service center is now available in Oregon and the Southwest Washington area!

http://www.overthehillparagliding.com