Paragliders

There are many kinds of aircraft at the Fiesta, but few lend themselves to showmanship as well as paragliders.

Despite their fragile appearance, paragliders are surprisingly sturdy and highly maneuverable. Capable of flying so slowly you can see the pilots waving at you, they are allowed to fly lower and closer to the crowd than any other manned aircraft at the Fiesta. Our paraglider pilots hail from many different countries and are perpetually starved for attention (kulang sa pansin), so be sure to wave back at them as they buzz around the field!

Pro Tip: Watching one of these things take off is hilarious. The pilot spreads his parachute (the “canopy”) behind him, switches on his motor, and runs until he's fast enough to jump in the air and start flying.

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