Live Your Best Lives
"Life is made up of one regret after another. When you are finally about to face death, you will find that there are too many things worth trying in this life, but you have missed them mercilessly." This sentence from the movie "The Forgotten List" makes many people think about what they would most want to do if "tomorrow" comes soon. Therefore, many people have made "forgotten lists" or "life lists" to tell themselves to do what they want to do, become the person they want to be, make their lives meaningful, and leave fewer regrets in life.
I am one of the many people who make lists. "Snow mountain climbing, desert hiking, cave exploration, skydiving, live-fire shooting, snowboarding, deep diving, solo paragliding and small aircraft flying" are on my list of things I want to experience and learn in my spare time from work and life!
Fear comes from your ignorance of the matter. It is because of exploration that people have infinite possibilities - overcome fear and prejudice, and try things you have never done before!
Paragliding originated in Europe in the early 1970s. French mountaineer Betten, who lived at the foot of the Alps, successfully descended from the Alps using a square parachute.
Since then, mountaineers have followed Betten's lead and have made further improvements to parachutes, combining the characteristics of parachutes with hang gliders to create paragliders that can take off from mountain slopes and soar freely in the air. It was not until 1984 that French mountaineer Philon successfully flew from Mont Blanc in the Alps that paragliding became famous.
Compared to skydiving, paragliding is a challenging, exciting, interesting and fashionable leisure outdoor sport. It is also the smallest and safest aircraft in the world.
/Paragliders can be divided into two categories according to the power method: non-powered paragliders and powered paragliders/
non-powered paraglider
Paragliding itself has no power, is calm and gentle, and has high requirements for weather conditions. The reason why it can fly is that in addition to the special shape of the canopy after it is filled with air (flying wings), it is entirely controlled by the pilot and combined with various characteristics of the atmosphere (aerodynamics) to fly.
Traditional parachutes can only generate downward resistance in the air, but no lift, while paragliders can generate speed and lift while flying in the air, and their speed and lift are far greater than their resistance.
The parachute rope is pulled with gentle force, without relying on any mechanical power. It is only through natural airflow and the cooperation between people and parachutes that one can fly freely in the sky and overlook the earth from a God's perspective.
powered paragliders
Powered paragliding originated in Europe in the 1970s and was introduced to my country in the late 1980s. It is mainly composed of two parts: a paraglider and an engine. There is a large fan on the back. There will be engine sound when flying, and the weather requirements are not high.
The term "paramotor" comes from the English words "paragliding" and "motor." As the name suggests, a paramotor is a paraglider equipped with a power unit. This power control ensures safer flight and a guaranteed flight duration. It can take off from flat ground and reach altitudes of 400 to 800 meters.
/Paragliding can be divided into two categories according to the playing method: recreational flying and competition flying/
leisure flying
The vast majority of paragliding enthusiasts around the world are engaged in recreational flying, enjoying the pleasure of flying in the air when the weather conditions are suitable for flying.
Competition flying
Competitive flying can be roughly divided into five forms: competition in landing accuracy - precision flying, competition in flight distance - cross-country flying, competition in flight speed - racing flying, competition in flight movements - aerobatics, and competition in the time spent in the air - hovering flight.
Precision flying has the largest number of participants and the most intense competition, as it is simple and easy to promote. Aerobatic flying has the least participants because it is difficult, requires various conditions, and is also very dangerous.
The areas around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai have favorable conditions for paragliding activities, and as long as it does not rain, flying is possible all year round.
Generally speaking, visibility is highest during the monsoon season in July and August, and the scenery from above is breathtaking. September to May is also a good time for paragliding. The higher temperatures in September and October bring with them a surge of updrafts, allowing for higher altitudes.
The best time to fly a paraglider is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The sun warms the ground, creating enough updrafts for the paraglider to soar. If you want to soar the highest and fly the farthest, choose this time.
Secondly, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. is also a good choice, where you can watch the evening scene.
Tips: Paragliding may vary depending on the region and terrain, please refer to local requirements.
You need to go to a relevant club for training, go through systematic learning, pass the training, and obtain a national pilot license before you can fly alone. (The following is the training content for different levels of single paragliding. The higher the level, the higher the professionalism. For more details, please add the product manager Durian WeChat: 13675810204)
A-certificate training content:
(1) Theory
(2) Reverse takeoff
(3) Forward takeoff
(4) Simulator
(5) Ground parachute drop
(6) Tandem parachute aerial training
(7) Straight flight, left and right turns
(8) 90-degree and 180-degree
turns (9) Figure 8 cuts
(10) S-shaped and Z-shaped approaches
B Certificate Training Contents
(1) Theory
(2) Bilateral Wing Folding ("Big Ears")
(3) Pitching
(4) Swinging
(5) Unilateral Wing Folding
Special Note: B is based on the foundation of A, so you must first master the skills of A before you can study B courses.
C certificate training content
(1) Theory
(2) D group parachute line and center of gravity control flight
(3) Final route/U-turn approach
(4) Power air flight (8-shaped spiral)
(5) Thermal flight (360-degree spiral)
(6) Closed 8-shaped (completed within 28 seconds, requires closed and stable recovery)
(7) Large pitch forward and backward (more than 30 degrees)
(8) Single side collapse (collapse area exceeds 1/3, control the parachute to keep straight)
(9) Landing in a 15-meter radius circle
Special note: C course is based on your good parachute feeling to teach more safely, which requires you to have enough parachute control training, take-off and landing times, and time in the air, so you must have a set of parachute that suits you to get more training.
Those who pass the professional base training will obtain the "Aviation Sports Flight Pilot License" issued by the China Aviation Sports Association and will be recommended to join the China Aviation Sports Association (issued a membership card).
Tandem paragliding is a brand-new, trendy experience for beginners. The instructor guides you throughout the entire flight, controlling the parachute while you experience the freedom of flight. All you need to do is bring your best mood and your most beautiful posture, and soar to your heart's content. Experience a thrilling and innovative new way of life!
Tandem paragliding experience flight at the base: 5-8 minutes 680 yuan, 8-15 minutes 888 yuan, follow China-TravelNote, starting from 650 yuan!
According to the sports safety rankings published by the World Sports Federation (risk factor from high to low), paragliding ranks 47th, behind road cycling at 46th, while football has a risk factor of 7th. This means that as long as you strictly follow the coach's requirements and the rules of the sport, paragliding is safer than road cycling and much safer than playing football.
The tandem parachute is flown one-on-one by a professional instructor from Yuren, so safety is guaranteed.
Haining City is 120 kilometers away from Shanghai, 70 kilometers from Hangzhou, 110 kilometers from Suzhou, and 40 kilometers from Wuzhen. It is intersected by the Hangpu Expressway and the Jiaxing-Shaoxing Cross-sea Bridge. If you take the high-speed rail, you can get off at Jiaxing South Station. If you drive, you can reach it via the Hangpu Expressway, Zhajiasu Expressway, and Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway.
Dajianshan Gliding Base is located in Huangwan Town, Haining City. The navigation address is 50 meters west of Wenyin Road, Haining City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province.
If you want to save time and effort, joining a group is also a very good choice, VIP private group
Haining Dajianshan Paragliding Base is located in Haining Dajianshan Paragliding Flight Camp, at the mouth of Qiantang River, between Shanghai and Hangzhou, integrating mountains, lakes and seas.
Jianshan is surrounded by plains. Climbing from the east, you can fly in three wind directions: south, north, and west, allowing for nearly daily flights. Two landing pads on either side of the mountain ensure safe landings, each half the size of a football field. The main landing pad at the base, at 28,000 square meters, is the most luxurious in East China.
(Dajianshan Base)
All flight activities use imported flight equipment GIN Zhen
After the completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of experience signed by a national-level coach.
A celebrity licensed coach will guide you one-on-one
Sports camera records the wonderful experience throughout
Free high-value outdoor sports accident insurance
(National-level coach, base commander – Black and White 007)
(Internet celebrity coach - Yahui)
(Warm Man Coach——Fan Shu)
1. During the parachute launch and flight process, you must obey the instructor's instructions to avoid unsafe conditions.
2. Sports shoes: Because you need to run with the coach before taking off, you must wear sports shoes. Don't wear sandals as it is easy to fall while running.
3. Some coaches in the air will ask you to operate the parachute. Don’t panic, it’s exciting to experience it. If you don’t want to, you can greet the coach in advance.
4. Sun protection: Outdoor activities can cause strong UV rays, so please take sun protection measures. Wear long sleeves and long pants, a hat, sunglasses, a headscarf, and apply sunscreen.
5. During the flight, you are not allowed to remove any equipment (including seat bags, helmets, protective gear, etc.) without permission.
6. For safety reasons, do not bring your own filming equipment into the sky and remove any sharp objects.
7. Protective gear must be worn, including elbow pads, knee pads, safety seat bags, and helmets.
8. Do not eat on an empty stomach, do not eat too much, and do not drink alcohol to prevent dizziness and vomiting due to altitude.
1. When shooting aerial videos, ask the instructor to help you find the angle. The angles they find are always better than ours. You can change them more often and don’t always shoot at the same angle. Pay attention to the light and look at the direction of the sun, otherwise your face will be dark.
2. Leave at least 5GB of memory on your phone. Downloading videos and photos is high-definition, so copying them takes up a lot of space. Alternatively, you can bring a USB drive.
3. If you have a high hairline, it is recommended to cover it with makeup, because the distance between the camera in the sky and your face is quite close.
4. Stretch your legs + close your mouth = better-looking photos. The more stretched the pose is, the better it looks. The more you open your mouth, the worse the photo will be.
5. Make sure to tie your hair tightly! If your hair is too messy, it may cause a lot of waste.
6. Choose clothes that are brightly colored or white, not too dark.
For Haining's food, drink and entertainment guide, please click: Haining Travel Guide, which will show you a leisurely and fun Haining.
Everyone needs to fly once, to experience the feeling of looking down on the world. The advent of paragliding has given humans wings to soar, allowing us to experience the feeling of leaving the ground and soaring through the sky, savoring the tranquility and beauty of "escaping" the pull of gravity. This feeling is irreplaceable in other sports and is a must-try.
Ordinary life is too boring, why not try to be more free and easy, take bold risks and fly to the clouds.
Those adventurous dreams of yours, I hope someone will go crazy with you.
