[absoluteyogi]

I am sure many TBHPians are into Adventure Sports. Here is a question that I am looking an answer for a long time. About paragliding. As of now, there are no governing rules or licenses as such to fly a paraglider. So anyone who knows how to can fly a paraglider.

My question is, when you use a trike or an engine powered propeller to go along with paraglider, does it fall under the category of microlight/ultralight? In that case one would require license to fly (Pilot's License (Microlights)).

Does one require any license or clearance or permit to fly a powered paraglider in India?

Thanks.

Cheers

[driverace]

Originally Posted by absoluteyogi

I am sure many TBHPians are into Adventure Sports. Here is a question that I am looking an answer for a long time. About paragliding. As of now, there are no governing rules or licenses as such to fly a paraglider. So anyone who knows how to can fly a paraglider.

My question is, when you use a trike or an engine powered propeller to go along with paraglider, does it fall under the category of microlight/ultralight? In that case one would require license to fly (Pilot's License (Microlights)).

Does one require any license or clearance or permit to fly a powered paraglider in India?

Thanks.

Cheers

I am in - for any activity that gets me in air!
But- Paragliding ( and powered Para-gliding ), I am very cautious about it - albeit far more is the interest in doing it!

I am also seeking information about it.
I heard- safety issues cropped up and stopped some paragliding activity near Bangalore. ( Someone even died during one of these flights near Bangalore - wind-powered )

With proper safety and quality equipment - I am ready to go.

Let me know also- If you happen to plan on catching any action.

Thanks,

Ace.

EDIT: Old Post-bumped- I know- but, was going to post about very same thing, and this post was still here.

[Tapish]

I had inquired about the Pinjore Flying club.

Very cheap but apparently, their gliders are not well maintained.

If anyone can share some information on Flying near Delhi, I shall be most interested.

Cheers,
Tapish

[rohitrk]

I think there are few guys on this forum who are into it. As for me I have been flying my glider for last two years in the mountains of Kamshet, Pune. Then around the places like Pokhara, Nepal, Bali and down south India Yelagiri. There are couple of schools operating out of kamshet area. Most of them are very good at what they do and have been doing for more than 10 years. I learned through Paragliding in India,Paragliding India, Paragliding courses, Mumbai, Pune, India, Paragliding tandem, forum, Paragliding photo gallery.

Now one work of caution , never try tandom rides in tourist place like Manali or Mahabaleshwar. There is whole world of difference in being flown by a tangawala who recently bought very old poor quality equipments and trying hard to recover his investment. On the other hand in Kamshet you will be flown by instructors who has more than 10 years of experience in flying and teaching the same. Some of the guys here participate in international competitions, few are ex Air Force gold medalist fighter pilot and so on.

Originally Posted by driverace

I am in - for any activity that gets me in air!
But- Paragliding ( and powered Para-gliding ), I am very cautious about it - albeit far more is the interest in doing it!

I am also seeking information about it.
I heard- safety issues cropped up and stopped some paragliding activity near Bangalore. ( Someone even died during one of these flights near Bangalore - wind-powered )

With proper safety and quality equipment - I am ready to go.

Let me know also- If you happen to plan on catching any action.

Thanks,

Ace.

EDIT: Old Post-bumped- I know- but, was going to post about very same thing, and this post was still here.

[Jaguar]

I had a ex colleague who was into it. He used to take classes at Jakkur flying club for some 6k an hour, 3 years back.
If you guys want more info, I can check with him.

[Vid6639]

I think these guys offer powered paragliding.

Paragliding in India,Paragliding India, Paragliding courses, Mumbai, Pune, India, Paragliding tandem, forum, Paragliding photo gallery

We were supposed to do this in Pawana but the winds were not in our favour but I do remember them mentioning that they have powered paragliders.

[driverace]

Originally Posted by rohitrk

..
As for me I have been flying my glider for last two years in the mountains of Kamshet, Pune. Then around the places like Pokhara, Nepal, Bali and down south India Yelagiri.

Woah- we have a veteran among us!
Would love to learn the basics from you and some videos please- if you dont mind!

Now one work of caution , never try tandom rides in tourist place like Manali or Mahabaleshwar. ..
On the other hand in Kamshet you will be flown by instructors who has more than 10 years of experience in flying and teaching the same. Some of the guys here participate in international competitions, few are ex Air Force gold medalist fighter pilot and so on.

Well- that ^ was exactly what I was looking for.
I do not want to have a Uh-ohh moment in mid air or on ground.
I do read about risks of going up- and I want be assured that- safety is on top priority where I learn!

Checking out the link now!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jaguar

I had a ex colleague who was into it. He used to take classes at Jakkur flying club for some 6k an hour, 3 years back.
If you guys want more info, I can check with him.

Sure please do- and share some links if possible!
I am interested

Originally Posted by Vid6639

I think these guys offer powered paragliding.
..
We were supposed to do this in Pawana but the winds were not in our favour but I do remember them mentioning that they have powered paragliders.

Yeah- Vid6639 - I had read about it in the Mods-chill-weekend thread!
That's exactly where I got my interest up again!

Well - if not the pool with that backdrop- at least my feet in the air!!

Checking the links for now.

Thanks folks!

Ace.

[driverace]

In the past one hour- besides Reading about Paragliding and day dreaming about it, and watching a few videos about it-
I have done thisMy Post in Pune Meet section

Guys- this looks good!
And- I really wanted to do this since like long time.

Not going to let it go now

Thanks to the thread- and the contributors!

Peace,

Ace.

[DesertKing]

Originally Posted by Tapish

I had inquired about the Pinjore Flying club.

Very cheap but apparently, their gliders are not well maintained.

If anyone can share some information on Flying near Delhi, I shall be most interested.

Cheers,
Tapish

Tapish, in case you are travelling to the desert side of India, you can try paragliding at Jaisalmer. For more details, pls visit www.skyventures.in. They are following the international safety slandereds and are very experienced.