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towhook · February 17th, 2007, 19:15

There are a few other stories about paragliders getting sucked into thunderstorms. Scary stuff. It can be hard to judge the height of the clouds if you have been flying all day as they grow, and there are other clouds around blocking your view of the tops.

February 17th, 2007, 19:15	#13
towhook Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Posts: 110	Re: Paraglider + thunderstorm = ugly situation There are a few other stories about paragliders getting sucked into thunderstorms. Scary stuff. It can be hard to judge the height of the clouds if you have been flying all day as they grow, and there are other clouds around blocking your view of the tops.