Paraglider hit by plane and lives
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That reaction time is pretty amazing given the circumstances
KidSilverhair
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Sure is.
However, I’d guess most paragliders, should their canopy be in tatters as they find themselves plummeting earthward, would be finding that emergency chute pretty darn fast.
I wonder if they ever practice that? Seems like a big risk to practice, but you'd also want to know what to do if you ever need it.
Yeah, as a muscle memory thing versus having to think about it maybe. Just no time for shock in some situations.
My daughter paraglided in the Swiss Alps last summer. There is zero chance my wife would have allowed her to do that if this came out before then.
I wonder who was technically "at fault" in this scenario. When we talked to our guide, he said that paragliders, base jumpers and scenic flights all had designated areas so there was no overlap. Granted, that was Switzerland and not Austria, but I would imagine similar airspace rules would apply.
I wonder who was technically "at fault" in this scenario. When we talked to our guide, he said that paragliders, base jumpers and scenic flights all had designated areas so there was no overlap. Granted, that was Switzerland and not Austria, but I would imagine similar airspace rules would apply.
The pilot of the plane has been cited. At least in that jurisdiction, powered aircraft have to yield the right-of-way to unpowered craft.
I fly paragliders sometimes and all of my family are pilots. I didn't even know that was a rule to be honest. I am sure it's burried deep in some guide. What are the chances a pilot would need to know to yield to an Unpowered craft. Also, it's weird they are call paragliders unpowered. They are powered with an engine and a prop. The glider held it together and threw her chute pretty quick. Good work by her.
When I got my license year's ago it was definitely a point of emphasis that the more maneuverable craft always yields to the lesser. It's been a while and I never renewed, but I remember you always yield to the right as well. With some basic exceptions I think. That's how I remember it from 15 years ago anyway.
Now that i rewatched it, you are correct. Normally when they are the high up it's powered
I was going to say as a powered aircraft pilot it is covered. Same for with hot air balloons (LTA). I know of a pilot that got grumpy that a hot air balloon was landing at the Marion Airport and thought he should have the right of way. Well sorry that a balloon showed up and the random time a plane was operating out there.
