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Paragliding & Powered Paragliding
Although no evidence of the first man to paragliding, some suggest that David Barrish in 1963. In September of 1965 David Barish, who was working with NASA took his first flights with a Sail Wing from Hunter Mountain in New York. He is considered the probable inventor of the Paraglider.
California's coastal sites (Monterey, Pacifica, Torrey Pines, etc..) offer lots of opportunity for ground handling and air time. The mountain sites (Potato Hill, Dunlap, Ed Levin,Etc..) offer beginner training hills, to advance thermal soaring and cross country. Flat lands (Salton City, Davis, Sacramento) is great for powered paragliding. Most sites are all within a driving distance. We strive to keep our privilege of flying these sites, so if you are new to a site, we recommend a site intro from a local pilot or a certified instructor.
Paragliding California
The Dream of Flight
History of Paragliding
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