What is active glider piloting?

Active glider piloting is a way of flying a paraglider in which the pilot actively uses his body to change direction and speed. This method of piloting allows the pilot to better control the glider and achieve greater maneuverability in the air.

In contrast to passive piloting, where the pilot holds the controls and simply reacts to changes in the wind, active piloting involves the pilot actively using his body to control the glider. This may include changing body position, rotating the head, changing the center of gravity, etc.

One of the basic techniques of active piloting is thermal flight. Thermal flight is the ability of a paraglider to fly upward through the air currents generated by the solar heating of the ground surface. In thermal flight, the pilot actively seeks the air currents by turning the glider in the desired direction and adjusting the speed of the glider.

Another important active piloting technique is the use of differential braking. Differential braking is a way of controlling the speed of the glider by unequal braking of the left and right wings. In doing so, the pilot turns the control handles in different directions, creating an asymmetrical braking effect that allows controlling the speed and direction of the flight.

A well-trained pilot using active piloting can achieve greater maneuverability, speed and accuracy than a pilot using passive piloting. However, like any other sport, active piloting requires years of training, patience and diligence on the part of the pilot to achieve a high level of skill and safety in flight.

In general, active glider piloting is an exciting and effective way of piloting that attracts many people to paragliding. Through active piloting pilots can control their paraglider not only in a straight line, but also rotate and turn it, making more complex maneuvers, takeoffs and landings.

Active piloting also allows pilots to feel more free in the air, to control their position and movement in space, and to enjoy flying. It also helps to increase the safety of paragliding, because pilots who use active piloting are more flexible and prepared to react quickly to changes in the environment.

However, it is important to understand that active piloting is more difficult and requires more training than passive piloting. Pilots must have experience and knowledge of piloting techniques, proper weight distribution, speed and direction control, and the ability to react to sudden changes in wind and other conditions.

Thus, active glider piloting is an effective and exciting way of piloting that attracts many people to paragliding. However, as in any other sport, pilots must be prepared for a long and thorough training in order to achieve a high level of skill and safety in flight.

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