Paragliding

I've been researching paragliding and here's what I've found out.

The closest thing you're ever going to get to a helicopter is a $4,000 motorized paraglider.

Lift is created when there is strong wind, or ridge lift, or a thermal, or a motor. Get a tandem paraglider for the most lift.($1,000)

The best mode of travel for long distances in remote undeveloped areas is paragliding with no motor(because no need for gas) such as Alaska or across boarders. This info came from a national geographic expedition.

The best place to buy a paraglider is ebay or if lucky on craigs list.

Cross country flying is done by finding a thermal and reaching 15,000 ft and then gliding wherever you want until you find another thermal or just land until tomorrow.

Dangers:

• There are sometimes turbulent winds which are dangerous if near ground but if up in the air you can just use your emergency parachute.
• Sometimes the fabric of the paraglider absorbs water and becomes heavier on wet grass or water.
• If you land somewhere where you can't take off then you need to walk to somewhere to take off
• In all, as dangerous as driving, if that.