SAFA Skysailor Magazine

30 SKY SAILOR July | August 2023 A recent Women with Wings tow event has given pilots of all experience levels the chance to hone their skills and step outside their comfort zone in a safe and fun environment. A State Government grant obtained by the NSW Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club made the event possible. Run by Phil Mansell, the event was held on the outskirts of Dubbo, where pilots enjoyed four days of cross- country flying. Event organiser Carol Liang was happy to see 10 female paraglider pilots, made up of beginner and experienced pilots, take advan- Women with Wings cross-country tow event held in western NSW tage of the milder weather conditions and enjoy camping and sharing meals together during the trip. “We had some great flights during the tow event with some pilots achieving their first cross-country flights,” Carol explained. “Some pilots flew 40km at a time while more advanced pilots reached up to 100km after being towed up.” Carol explained that the grants were geared towards creating events for new pilots to get to know the sport better and in particular to increase the number of female paraglider