35: Preserving the Sport

It is a sad reality that some pilots are willing to risk the entire sport for their own amusement, attention or gain. Such behavior won’t likely shoot us down at once, rather it will pick off our freedoms gradually or sully our reputation one more notch. Eventually, any given violation raises the possibility of starting an avalanche of regulation.

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Leaving a Positive Image

There are a number of ways to put powered paragliding in a good light. These can do a lot to counter the bad press that is, unfortunately, what the media tends to focus on. Here are some suggestions of things you can do although some may not be likely depending on...