Are hang gliding and paragliding safe?
Like most adventure sports, there is an element of risk, but in general the sport is as safe or as dangerous as you make it. Correct instruction from a BHPA registered school, learning to “read” the prevailing conditions, and flying a wing appropriate for your own level of experience all help to reduce the risks, and maximise your enjoyment. Never be afraid to seek advice from more experience pilots, and never be tempted to show off in front of your mates. Hitting the ground hard does nothing for your “street cred”, or your health. Fly sensibly, and you‘ll enjoy the sport for many years to come.
