Chitral is considered as “the heaven for Para gliders” by many international pilots who visit the region every year to enjoy the sport. The beautiful mountain’s ranges of Hindukush and Hinduraj offer tremendous launching points for the sport. The clean natural environment and snow capped peaks with a peaceful environment provides lovely landscape for the sport.
In recent years some of the energetic youth have taken an unusual adventurous step by learning Paragliding, a sport very challenging in view of the locals. In this learning process we got contribution from many foreign cross country pilots such as Brad Sander from USA, Mukrim from Canada, Rob and Gray from Newzeland etc.
At the beginning of the year 2009 we established club, TPC after realizing the immense need of a full-fledged forum for the Promotion of this sport in Chitral.
Achievements and participations
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| Paragliding Exercise Qaqlasht |
1. The pilots of TPC have the honor to participate in Sawat Peace Mission, to demonstrate their skills just after the terrorist had been defeated by Pak Army.
2. Kalam Peace Festival.
3. Shandur Polo Festival.
4. Qaqlasht Festival.
Challenges and problems
1. Unavailability of Equipments related to this sport.
Chitral is situated in the extreme north of Pakistan. It is the only district of Pakistan which remains cutt off from the rest of the country for six months, due to heavy snow fall on Lawary pass. It’s the most backward district of Pakistan. The equipments related to the sport are not available here. We use the low stand second hand wings which has been bought in very low amount or donated to the club.
2. Non-availability of Para gliding school.
There are few flying clubs in Islamabad. They hire students on a very high fee. For a youth belonging to Chitral it is impossible to bear the expenses. Therefore, most of the youth who have the eagerness to learn and excel in this sport it becomes a dream.
Our Needs
1. Equipments
a. Wings (new or used)
b. Harnesses
c. Altimeter
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| Cross country Pilot giving training to HIKAP Pilot |
e. GPS
2. Training School
a. Instructors
b. Visiting Pilots
c. Volunteers
d. Documents (Books, Magazines etc)
3. Exposure Trips
a. Invitation of the club to various events organizes on a national and international level
b. Trips to other Training School( National, International)
4. Collaboration
a. The team needs recognition and support in national and international level from highly recognized paragliding associations.
TPC's Recommendations
TPC initiative in this regard has been admirable but due to lack of financial resources, Equipments and trainers the organization could not meet the objectives of TPC in near future.
We admire all those hands that show their willingness to help and strengthen this body to eradicate poverty, promote tourism and eventually flourish paragliding in Chitral.
We thank you for all kind of support. Please Note this contact information for your support!
ZAHIR UDDIN
G. Secreatary
Terichmir paragliding club
Booni Chitral
Pakistan
Ph# +923078570384
Email: zahiruddinbaber@gmail.com
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