When we were child we all must have sometime dreamed of flying whenever we saw any bird flying so easily. We have imagined ourselves having wings and flying over the mountains, rivers, hills and villages but after growing up we knew that it is not possible to fly like a bird except flying in an aircraft. But there is another option that gives you a chance more closely like an actual bird. No, I am not kidding but it is very true and your childhood dream can be materialised. Doesn’t it sound thrilling? There is a sport known as paragliding which gives wings to your dream. All of you must have heard of the sport but have you ever tried it? Do you dare to experience it?In Paragliding the person or the pilot glides in the air with the help of free flying. The pilot has the control over the glider and he flies under the wing which is hung on a harness. The flight duration as well as the height of the flight depends on completely the weather and wind situation. It is a foot launched aircraft. There are some simple techniques to control the direction and smooth landing on the ground. It is easy and convenient but seems very difficult at first. From a little land you can take off. At the time of take off you need to get speed and able to adjust the increasing altitudes. While landing you need to steer wings down to the landing ground and softly touch the land by reducing the flight speed. There are specific sites for paragliding and these sites are usually on a height like a mountain or a hillock.The person who glides the glider sits on a fabric belt and ties himself strongly before taking the flight. It is important to note that without trained professionals and close supervision one should not try this sport as it can be very dangerous at times. In Mumbai city there are options of Paragliding to try.The important factors related to this sport are as follows:
- You must be older than five years.
- You should be able to run 100 feet.
- It is extremely necessary to follow certain rules while on flight and at the time of landing.
- You must not be a heart patient or in any specific medical condition that restricts you to thrilling sports.
- For beginners the trainer accompanying facility is usually there.
- The weather as well as the hill decides the height of flight.
- Wind is another important factor on which the duration of your flight depends. In good windy day you can have 20 to 30 minutes of flight.
- After monsoon season that is from September to May is considered favourable time for Paragliding in Mumbai.
In Mumbai there are various trainers and centres available to offer the Paragliding facility to adventure lovers.Some of them are as follows:
- Temple Pilots – They operate in Pune and Mumbai both cities. Email – fly@templepilots.com
- Nirvana Adventures – they are quite popular in this field and operate in both the cities Pune as well as Mumbai. Address: Nirvana Adventures, 2-A, Takshshila Apartments, Tagore Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400054, Maharashtra, India. Ph: +91 – 22 – 2605-3724, +91 – 22- 2649-3110, email- info@flynirvana.com
- Wings and Flights – operating in Pune and Mumbai both the cities. Address: Institute of Paragliding & Paramotoring, Tupe Nagar, Oppo Suzlon Head Office, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune – 411028, Phone: +91 9850061929, paraglidingpune@gmail.com
- Space apple – phone: 9822499281, +91-250-2586764 (operates in Mumbai)
- Western Paragliding Association – address: Clubhouse 1st Floor 9A Yasmin Manzil, Sai Hill Nagar, Kopri, Virar (E), ph: 91- 22-22035271
There are sports packages are also offered by some companies and if you are interested you can inquire for the same. So what are you waiting for? Fulfil your dream of getting into a lifetime flying experience at your own city of islands and mountains.RUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн