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Paragliding Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for paragliding activities and tandem flights.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction & Overview 2 Activity Benefits 3 Hazards & Control Measures 4 Safety Checklist 5 Related Guides

The essential guide to paragliding safety

Paragliding offers the unique experience of free flight, soaring with thermals and enjoying aerial views. Whether conducting tandem flights or training new pilots, comprehensive safety management is essential.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough paragliding risk assessment—from weather assessment and launch procedures to canopy management, landing approaches, and emergency protocols.

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Outdoor Activity
Activity Benefits

Why paragliding is worth the investment

Mental Resilience

Boosts mental resilience and the ability to overcome fears by providing safe and controlled aerial experiences.

Focus & Concentration

Enhances focus and concentration through the need for precise control and awareness during flight.

Physical Fitness

Promotes physical fitness and endurance by requiring strength and stamina to manage the paraglider and equipment.

Aerial Perspective

Encourages appreciation of aerial perspectives, offering unique views and a deeper connection with landscapes.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Adverse WeatherHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Loss of control, emergency landing, injury from sudden weather changes.

Control Measures
  • Comprehensive weather assessment before flight
  • Defined wind limits for flying
  • Continuous weather monitoring during operations
  • Clear abort criteria established
Canopy CollapseHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Loss of control, rapid descent, injury from turbulence-induced collapses.

Control Measures
  • Appropriate wing for conditions and experience
  • Active flying techniques used
  • Turbulent conditions avoided
  • Reserve parachute carried and inspected
Obstacle CollisionHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Electrocution, injury, equipment damage from collision with power lines or obstacles.

Control Measures
  • Site briefing includes obstacle locations
  • Approach and landing patterns defined
  • Altitude maintained over hazards
  • Alternative landing areas identified
Landing InjuriesMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Injury, equipment damage from hard or uncontrolled landings.

Control Measures
  • Landing technique instruction for passengers
  • Suitable landing areas used
  • Ground crew positioned to assist
  • Protective equipment worn

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 45 hazards and 123+ control measures for Paragliding, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Pre-flight checklist

Weather

  • Wind speed and direction checked
  • Forecast reviewed
  • Thermal activity assessed
  • Cloud base height noted

Equipment

  • Canopy inspected
  • Lines checked
  • Harness secure
  • Reserve packed and in date

Passenger (Tandem)

  • Briefing completed
  • Harness fitted correctly
  • Weight within limits
  • Landing instructions given

Site

  • Launch area clear
  • Landing zone confirmed
  • Obstacles identified
  • Radio communication ready

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