Terms, abbreviations and pilot slang

Paragliding glossary

From your first thermal to flight computers. Explore essential terms, abbreviations and pilot slang, with related concepts and further reading.

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Equipment

The control lines and handles acting on the wing’s trailing edge.

A connector commonly used to attach the paraglider’s risers to the harness.

An instrument platform or holder positioned in front of the pilot.

The equipment that supports the pilot beneath the wing.

Protective equipment worn on the pilot’s head.

The cords connecting the canopy to the risers, with suspension lines carrying the load.

A separate emergency parachute carried for use during flight.

The straps between the paraglider’s lines and the harness attachment points.

A foot-operated system that changes the wing’s suspension geometry to increase airspeed.

The lifting part of a paraglider, connected to the pilot by lines and risers.