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In a story that’s capturing the attention of the aviation and adventure communities, a Chinese paraglider has survived a harrowing flight, unexpectedly reaching altitudes typically reserved for commercial airliners. A video circulating online, taken on May 24th, shows the individual, identified as “Brother Six” in reports, being swept upwards by a powerful updraft in the Qilian Mountains, eventually reaching an astonishing altitude of over 8,500 meters (approximately 28,000 feet).
Astonishingly, Brother Six was not wearing an oxygen mask or specialized gear for such altitudes. The video shows him exposed to the frigid conditions, his face and equipment visibly iced over. Despite the extreme environment, he remarkably maintained consciousness and control of his paraglider, guiding himself to a safe landing at a lower altitude of around 1,000 meters.
Sources close to the paraglider confirm that while Brother Six holds the necessary licenses, his flight on the day in question was not reported to the authorities. This has triggered an official investigation into the incident.
While incidents of paragliders reaching dangerous altitudes are reportedly not unheard of, experts are emphasizing the grave risks involved. A prominent industry insider noted that such near-disasters, while sometimes circulating within insider circles, often remain unreported. However, the widespread exposure of this particular incident could lead to severe consequences for Brother Six, including revocation of his license and a lifetime ban on flying.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, aviation professionals are highlighting the significant risks associated with such high-altitude flights. Veteran pilot Chen Jianguo has cautioned that commercial airliners frequently cruise at altitudes overlapping the paraglider’s, putting them on a direct collision course. As commercial jets often fly between 9,000 and 12,000 meters, the height the paraglider reached overlaps these flight paths and could easily pose a significant danger of a Mid-air collision.
“The speed of a commercial airliner is, of course, substantial. Small obstructions like a paraglider are difficult to see, and in many situations are not detected by the aircraft’s radar.”
Such high-altitude environments carry significant dangers, posing risks to both the paraglider and any aircraft sharing the same airspace.
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