paragliding in rio de janeiro is regarded as an extremely safe activity, but caution is always recommended as there have been accidents in the sport worldwide. safety depends mostly on the flight instructor, thus choosing the right person to tandem paraglide with is imperative.
locals might recommend visitors take the time to research available instructors in advance to feel more comfortable, as opposed to stopping by a paragliding location.
in the last few years, paragliding instruction has become very standardized and the majority of pilots fly their entire careers without sustaining serious injury. the clube săo conrado de vôo livre publishes a list of all authorized schools and fly instructors.
