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Man Soars into Commercial Plane’s Flight Path on Glider; Could Face Lifetime Ban
A Chinese paraglider, known as “Brother Six,” survived an unauthorized flight to over 8,500 meters in the Qilian Mountains, without oxygen or specialized gear. The perilous ascent triggered an investigation, as his altitude overlapped with commercial airliners’ usual flight paths. Experts highlight the risks of high-altitude paragliding and possible severe consequences for the pilot, including license revocation and a lifetime ban due to the safety hazard.
