Just about anyone can learn to paraglide. Training classes are not very strenuous, and it doesn't take any unusual strength or skill to learn to fly. In fact it requires about the same effort as you need to learn driving or cycling. But the pleasure of flying is to be experienced to be believed.

Paragliding is more about finesse than fitness. More about skill than strength which is why women often do much better than men because they don't try to fight the paraglider around. More important than physical conditioning, is being physically and mentally alert and prepared. To be a successful paragliding student and pilot, you need to be able to think clearly and to listen well.

What you also need is ‘time’. You might have a strong inclination to fly but to commit time to it is essential, and then the returns you get are phenomenal. To begin with the ‘Introductory course’ will take 3 days, a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Spatial Judgment:

This means if you can drive a car or ride a bike without having frequent near–misses, than you very likely have reasonable spatial judgment

 

Mental Aspects:
the final useful attributes are mostly mental

Physical Fitness:

In the learning phase you will need to do a
bit of hill climbing and ground handling
calls for some exertion, especially the first few sessions.

The learning is so fun, you won’t mind the effort : )

 

Medical Fitness:

You will need to consult your doctor if you have any doubts before taking up this activity

There is no age limit, but it's important to have the maturity to respect the risks involved. Participant ages range from students in their teens to seasoned pilots in their 70's. Most of the active pilots are from the age group of mid – twenties through mid – forties. Although it is not uncommon to see senior citizens as paragliding pilots.