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Some final words
With paragliding a fundamental new air
sport has emerged; one that makes
independent flight possible for almost
everybody. The technical simplicity, the
mobility of the wing and the ease of
learning the basic flight techniques have
all combined to make paragliding appear
simple and straightforward.
As long as you fly with the necessary
respect for the demands and dangers,
then these ideals of paragliding will be
fulfilled. You should decide for yourself
whether conditions are suitable before you
proceed with the flight. You should always
be aware that any kind of air sport is
potentially dangerous if you overstep the
natural and physical laws, whether from
ignorance or unreasonableness.
“Probably there are only a few sports
where success requires, besides
physical fitness, understanding the
processes in nature to such a high
degree - a fact which distinguishes
par
agliding as sport especially.”* The
charm of flying lies in “understanding
the processes in nature”, because you
have to try again and again to fathom
the logic and fly with regard to the
decisions you make.
If you want to realise the dream of
flying, the dream of free movement in
the air, fly not to impress others - fly for
the sheer joy of it.
We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful
and accident free flying with your UP
Summit XC².
SEE YOU UP IN THE SKY
–
UP International
* from Helmut Reichmann from the book
"Streckensegelflug"
