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How to Use a Gaia Glider

The Gaia Glider, manufactured by Sky Paragliders, is a glider generally used for training purposes. It possesses features such as well-balanced handling. Moreover, its shape provides for stability in rough air, making it usable in any type of weather. Even with these features, the Gaia Glider can be piloted just as you would pilot any other paraglider. Knowing the right launching points and the purpose of the piloting cords is key.

Instructions

- 1
  Put on your harness and parachute. Connect the cords extending from your harness to the proper attachment points on your glider. Any paragliding harness and parachute can be connected to the Gaia Glider.
- 2
  Run from your launching site and grab the piloting cords when the glider picks you up off the ground. The most appropriate launching site for the Gaia Glider is a gentle slope. As long as you have enough room to run downward for 50 yards, you can take advantage of the wind and launch the glider.
- 3
  Pull the cords on your left or right to lean your glider in that respective direction. The glider will continue to turn in that direction until you let go of the cord.
- 4
  Pull both cords to slow the glider down. This will ensure that you are moving as slowly as possible when you land, allowing you to do so safely.

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