purilennukid
Purilennukid, often translated as paragliders, are unpowered aircraft consisting of a fabric wing and a harness for the pilot. They are designed to be launched by foot from a slope or towed into the air. The pilot controls the direction and speed by shifting their weight and manipulating control lines attached to the trailing edge of the wing.
The principle of operation relies on the airfoil shape of the wing, which generates lift as air
Purilennukid are used for recreational flying, sport, and sometimes for expeditions in mountainous regions. They offer