Originals+3

=** ORIGINALS 3 **=


 * PARAGLIDING **

=== //Would you like to fly like birds in the skies unaided by anything but your own wings? The closest feeling to actually experiencing this is paragliding and this we can do. As soon as your feet take off, you forget everything and make the most of sky, flying and freedom. It is inevitable fact that freedom is hidden in the wind.// ===

//Paragliding is the simplest form of human flight, and fastest growing type of foot-launched flying. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing. It is easy to transport, launch, and land. Paragliders are an advanced evolutionary aircraft that can go places and do things unlike any other vehicle. The wing itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by strong Kevlar lines. These high-performance fabrics coupled with a growing comprehension of our micro-meteorology have permitted the development of our incredible sport. The pilot is buckled into a harness and finds the sitting position which provides the most comfort. We actually fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paragliders operate in unprecedented harmony with the natural elements. Our slow flying speeds (about 15 to 25 mph) enable us to climb in small thermals. //
 * //What is paragliding? //**

//Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill man's oldest dream -- free flight! The pilot jogs down a simple slope and glides away from the mountain. Most people are afraid of heights. Fear is somewhat an apprehension of the unknown. Your fear will fade as your confidence in your ability to operate in a reasonable manner grows. Your instructor will help you identify your capabilities and limitations. We know that altitude is usually our friend. There is no free falling or jumping off cliffs. The launches and landings are slow and gentle. Once in the air, most people are surprised by how quiet and peaceful the experience is. If the idea of watching the sunset from a comfortable seat in the air, supported by the buoyant evening air, with perhaps an eagle or hawk joining you off your wing tip, appeals to you, then paragliding is for you. // //[|ODTÜ HAT Tanıtım filmi] //

= Man dies in paragliding crash = A 43-YEAR-OLD father-of-two died yesterday in a tragic paragliding accident near Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire. Steve John, from Milford Haven, had only recently attained his pilot’s licence with the Pembrokeshire Paragliding club, run by his friend Nick Bamber. “The whole Pembrokeshire paragliding community is absolutely devastated with the loss of such a good friend who was just a top bloke,” Mr Bamber said last night. “Our thoughts go out to his family.” Mr Bamber was in the air when Mr John, who travelled the world as a deep-sea diving instructor, lost control of his paraglider. The pair had taken off from grassy fields on the clifftops overlooking Newgale Beach. “I thought I was seeing things because one minute he was there and the next he was gone,” Mr Bamber said. “I think he flew a little too low. It was a tragic mistake and he hit the rocks. “I can’t believe he’s gone. I think all we will think here for the next few days is how amazing he was, what a genuinely nice guy.” It is understood Mr John was not killed by the impact of the crash, but fell on to rocks below as he struggled on the jagged cliff face where he had landed. Dyfed-Powys Police were called to the scene at 2.26pm. A spokesman for the force said: “Dyfed-Powys Police were alerted by Milford Haven Coastguard of a 43-year-old male having been seriously injured whilst paragliding off rocks at Newgale, overlooking Newgale Beach near Haverfordwest. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“RAF Helicopter airlifted the casualty, who was conveyed to Withybush General Hospital but later died of his injuries. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“Next of kin have been informed. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“Any witnesses to the accident are asked to contact Haverfordwest Police Station on 0845 330 2000.” <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Mr Bamber said: “The emergency services were on the scene so quickly, the coastguard team were amazing and the helicopter was there in under five minutes. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“We want to thank the paramedics for doing a wonderful job. It’s just so sad that they couldn’t do anything for him.” <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Pembrokeshire Paragliding, based in St Dogmaels near Cardigan, offers paraglider courses and tandem flights, teaching and flying in the local Preseli mountains and all over Wales, as well as internationally. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">The club is registered with the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA). <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">The club was recently awarded a First Place/Gold Prize at the Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards 2011. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Mr Bamber said: “The sport is a huge growing industry and is perfectly situated in West Wales.” <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">The experienced pilot was keen to assure members of the public that the sport was safe, despite other recent reported fatalities. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">In June tragedy struck the Paragliding World Championships in Spain when two pilots died in separate incidents. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">The first incident occurred when Argentine pilot Francisco Vargas, 50, crashed. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">The second incident happened when Chilean pilot Eitel von Muhlenbrock, 45, crashed 10km from the town of Avila. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“You are far more likely to get seriously injured playing rugby than doing this, which is why this is such a tragic loss,” Mr Bamber said. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“This will not stop me from flying, and I hope it doesn’t stop anyone else. “I don’t think Steve would want that.” <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">He added that an investigation into the incident would be opened in conjunction with the National Paragliding Association, the police and the Pembrokeshire club. <span style="color: #740c0c; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">“We must make sure that this never happens again,” Mr Bamber said.
 * by Sion Morgan, Western Mail
 * [|Aug 29 2011]

= [|Paraglider Crash falls from 4 Meters!] =

//<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">Paragliding is as safe as we make it. Modern paragliding wings are very stable. Pilots are very rarely injured due to equipment failure. Paragliding accidents are likely due to a lack of judgment on the pilot's part instead of equipment failure. We can minimize our risk by becoming educated and making conservative decisions about when and where fly. Each person needs to evaluate the risk and reward of their decisions. We can make very conservative choices as a pilot and still get an amazing amount of flying and fun out of the sport. We don’t need to make risky choices about when and where we fly our wings. We can operate conservatively in a manageable weather conditions and enjoy the sport well into our golden years. //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">How safe is paragliding? //**

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">media type="file" key="Hasan Ayan Paragliding.wmv" width="364" height="308"

//<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">This is my first video. I hope I can improve my flying skills and do it professionally. //

=[|Speedflying in Wengen 2010 Halvor Angvik]= = = //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">I wish I could do that! Looks like so much fun! This is absolutely brilliant video which makes me want to quit everything I'm doing in life and just go to do that. //

// The man, Halvor Angvik, flying in the video says: // // I'd rather die truly living, than not living in fear of dying. Yeah, its a cheesy expression and no, i don't believe what i do is extremely dangerous, though its big consequences if you fk up. If you think about all the things you can die from in this world, its nonsense to keep yourself from doing what you really want just because its risks involved. //

**//Discussion Questions ://**
 * // 1) //// Have you ever tried these kind of extreme sports ? //**


 * // 2) //****// If you have a chance, where do you want to fly ? //**


 * // 3) //// How does it feel to watch someone flying for hours ? //**

// Comments for the Discussion Questions: //
 * // ERKAN AKGÜN //**
 * // 1) //** **No I have never tried because I have fear of heights.**
 * // 2) //** **If I had a chance I would want to fly in Antalya so that I can see the most beautiful scene under my foot.**
 * // 3) //** **It would be a terrifying experience watching someone flying.**