Solo paragliding flights at Bir-Billing in Kangra district resumed on Tuesday.
However, it will remain subject to stringent safety conditions, the local administration in Baijnath said.
The fresh directions mandate strict compliance with the Himachal Pradesh Aero Sports Rules, 2022, the National Air Sports Guidelines, 2023 and other regulations. The development comes after solo paragliding flights were suspended on Monday in view of adverse weather conditions and recent paragliding mishaps in the region, which resulted in one death and serious injuries to few others.
Pilots have been directed to assess weather conditions before flying and refrain from taking off during strong or gusty winds, rainfall, poor visibility, excessive cloud cover, thunderstorms or other hazardous conditions. Meanwhile, the authorised paragliding marshals at Bir-Billing have been directed to verify pilots’ credentials, registration and safety equipment, monitor changing weather conditions and stop flying operations whenever necessary to prevent accidents.
