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SAFETY
This above all should be at the top of any ones
list of priorities. Powered paragliding does not necessitate the
use of high performance
wings, as staying in the air now is not directly related to minimizing
drag, flying fast between thermals andconstantly searching for
lift. It is these factors that facilitate the use of low performance
wings in powered paragliding. Many a powered paraglider is and
may be, safely flown with high performance wings. It simply depends
on what is available, cost and the requirements from the respective
pilot and skill level.
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LEGISLATION.
Many countries have implemented rules governing the use of specific
type of wings. This in it`s self is not a bad thing as long as the
motive behind the legislation is safety and not a means of monopolising
certain markets. Certain countries have even ruled that only wings
that have been tested in that specific country may be flown. I live
in a country where our local market has revolved around gliders that
have been copied of existing models. We use the same material and
in most instances a higher quality fabric which is exported to other
leading manufacturers. What this means is that we can produce an identical
wing at a fraction of the cost that other countries can, yet because
not all of them are rated ie passed through a recognised
testing facility, they are prevented from flying in certain countries.
There are however certain potential problems that revolve around unethical
rogue manufacturers placing unsafe wings on the market. contact us
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Tel 0825501462
Fax (031) 7015106
email: dave@skytribe.co.za
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