“It’s like when you hear the word, ‘shark’ at the beach, everyone jumped on but his wasn’t held down enough and it ripped him off.”

Unexpected takeoff for this experienced paraglider near the town of Manilla in New South Wales, Australia. Thats his wife screaming bloody murder in the background. The Sydney Morning Herald report the pilot quickly regained control and proceeded with his preplanned 5 hour 180km cross country flight.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....