Airspace
Defined parts of the sky in which particular rules of operation apply.
What it means
Some airspace is open to paragliders, while other areas are closed to them or open only under conditions set by each country. On a cross-country flight the pilot plans the route around restricted airspace and keeps an eye on it in the navigation. Not to be confused with airspeed.
Example in context
I planned my cross-country route around the airport’s airspace.
Sources and review
- HPAC – Canadian Airspace Explained (opens in a new tab)
- BHPA – Visiting Overseas Pilots (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o letu (opens in a new tab)
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