rodbailey

Here's my list of 20 risk factors in paragliding (in no particular order). Each factor adds some amount of risk to flying -- do you know why? Understanding the risks is the first step in learning to manage them.

- Obstacles in launch area or LZ
- Flying close to the ground
- Flying in crowded conditions
- Flying in clouds
- Showing off
- Aerobatics
- Water
- Power lines
- Strong wind
- High performance gliders
- Cross country
- Competition
- Setting records
- Pilot fatigue
- Fear
- Panic
- Overconfidence
- Complacency
- Inexperience
- Inactive piloting