Heavenly adventure over Grossenhain: paraglider flyers conquer the air

Heavenly adventure over Grossenhain: paraglider flyers conquer the air

Großenhain. On the last weekend in October, adventurer and adrenaline junkies A spectacular event: paraglider over the Grand Hainer Airfield! Under the radiant sky, the participants, men and women between the ages of 20 and 60, floated up to 250 meters high in colorful umbrellas. They were students from the renowned paradopia paradopia paradopia, which has been active since 2011 and has been spreading their wings in Grossenhain since 2016

An der Winde, which motorizes the sliding umbrellas in the air, sits 84-year-old Peter Reichelt. The former steam locomotive guide, who himself flew for 25 years, ensures that the newcomers get up safely. With a specially built, TÜV-certified device, he pulls the pilots up in an impressive towing process. "One goes up every five minutes," explains Reichelt, while the commands are having the radio. An exciting spectacle that captivates the spectators!

ears on the umbrella

The students not only have to learn the right start and control of the screen, but also complex maneuvers like "putting on" ears. "Everyone has to be able to go down quickly," emphasizes flight instructor Gunter Mühle. The training is intensive: 40 high flights are required to be approved for practical testing. The anticipation for the upcoming exams in Turkey is noticeable while the students refine their skills.

paragliding is more than just a sport-it is a lifestyle! "The view from above is simply breathtaking," enthuses Nic Reichel, a mechanical engineer from Dresden. Carla von Pappenheim, who shares the hobby with her boyfriend, also enjoys every second in the air. "It is a great feeling to feel freedom and just switch off," she adds. An experience that not only inspires the participants, but also welds them together!