SAFA Skysailor Magazine

68 SKY SAILOR March-April-May | AUTUMN 2026 They completed figure-8s to descend and were on approach, when a small bubble released, unsettling them. The pilot applied brakes to flare at 1.5m AGL, stalling the wing. They landed awkwardly on their right ankle, which fractured. When on landing approach, be prepared for variance in wind direction and lift. Maintain course by weight-shift with hands-up in order to be able to perform a strong flare. Resist the temptation to flare early. If a flare is mis-timed, adopt the parachute landing fall (PLF) posture and be prepared to fall and roll on landing; do not release the brakes unless you have a significant height advantage, as you will likely pendulum into the terrain with considerable force risking serious injury. #2032 – Hard PG landing, NSW PIC was coming in to land their paraglider at Stanwell Park (NSW). At1-2m above the ground, the wing suddenly surged forward, and PIC was flipped onto their back, lan- ding with some impact. They suffered a sore back and abdominal pain, with some evidence of compression of a vertebra. This event happened around the same time as a south-westerly wind change occurred; it is possible that the wing may have encountered the first effect of this. Always be prepared to drop into a parachute landing fall (PLF) when landing. Always seek medical attention if a back injury is suspected. #2045 – PG accident, Lake George, ACT PIC arrived at Lake George (NSW, admin- istered by ACTHPA). The wind was steady, but with a southerly tendency evident. The pilot determined that the conditions were flyable and launched alone at 7am. After a few beats along the ridge, the AIRS Safety Wrap-up