The dream of personal flight is pretty basic. Probably everyone has imagined flying like a bird at one time or another. But these days, you can do more than dream. Paragliding makes soaring up in the sky into a regular weekend activity. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’re going to learn about what paragliding feels like, how you do it safely, and ways to gain entry into the sport.
HOST: Charles Wohlforth
GUESTS:
- Steve Carr, longtime paragliding enthusiast and expert
- Bob French, Arctic Air Walkers paragliding club
LINKS:
- Arctic Air Walkers paragliding club in Anchorage
- Local paragliding instructors in Anchorage
- "Understanding the Sky," by Dennis Pagen
- Indie Alaska: I Am A Paramotorist
BROADCAST: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. AKDT
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