TWO Sola Paraglding Pilot rescued on Sunday with the help of an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter after a swift operation launched by the local administration & Billing paragliding SAR Team ( Search and Rescue ) on 26 April 2026, afternoon for a two solo flight form. Officials said they flew towards Jalsu Jot in the Dhauladhar ranges and were expected to land back at the Chogan landing site. However, both reportedly crashed in the rugged mountains after encountering difficulty during the flight. Despite being injured, the pilots managed to send distress messages through their mobile phones to the Bir-Billing Paragliding Association and the district administration. Following this, a rescue mission was launched immediately. Owing to the difficult terrain and inaccessible location, the assistance of the IAF was sought, and a helicopter was pressed into service.
The Billing Paragliding Association team carried out a challenging rescue operation after a foreign paragliding pilot made an emergency landing at an altitude of 4000 meters on the back side of the snow-covered mountains near Bir Billing. The pilot was safely airlifted today by helicopter in coordination with Thumby Aviation. The operation highlights the dedication, skill, and teamwork of the Bir Billing rescue crew — always ready to ensure the safety of every pilot flying over India’s paragliding capital.
BPA performs search & rescue operations for Paragliding accidents (SOLO/TANDEM) when requested. BPA do not get involved in search & rescue operations on its own for each & every paragliding accident but get involved in all rescue when informed by administration.
Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will maintain a record of flying with a copy of the Identity of Passengers, and a List of Pilots with complete detail in the office.
Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will use Bond of Billing Paragliding association only. Without a bond, he will not be considered an authorized agent of BPA.
Paragliding Insurance for pilots as well as Passengers is mandatory.
Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will keep the number of passengers and pilots in the passenger vehicle as per seating capacity.
Pilots of Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will carry a First aid Kit, Radio, Log Book, and Paragliding License with them during Paragliding Joy Ride.
Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will use Passed Canopy & Equipment only.
Pilots of Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will follow the rules & regulations of BPA.
Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will pay Associate Membership of Rs. 1500/- once a year to Billing Paragliding Association.
Pilots of Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent should have a valid license. In case of expiry, He/ She is not eligible for flying.
Billing Paragliding is a non-profit association and is not running a commercial business on his own. The association is only an Aero Sports Operator. Hence Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agent will be fully responsible for his loss/profit in every manner, every kind of tax and customer complaint.
In case of an Accident/Mishap or Customer Complaint, Pilots & Associate Member cum Paragliding Joy Ride Agents have to explain the reason for the Accident/Mishap or reason for the Customer Complaint in writing at least 500 words to Billing Paragliding Association.
Please review our requirements to enjoy paragliding and stay safe.
Some experts are saying life won’t be back to normal for a long time. BPA has put a great deal of planning into our program to be ready for the long haul. We have put serious thought and consideration into SOPs to keep staff and students as protected as they want to be.
We are booking solo flights and tandems. Tandems present a challenge to social distancing. However, since it’s on one, as long as participants wear basic PPE we feel good about it. Additionally, the tandem and passengers are only getting exposure to one other person while flying reducing the risk considerably.
Solo Training
We can keep 6 feet of social distance in addition to wearing PPE. There will be instances where we must be in proximity, but we can social distance for the vast majority of your training if you desire. We will ask you your preference when you arrive for training. You will be riding in our passenger van for the 45-minute up to takeoff point Billing to launch.
Tandem Ride
The pilot and passenger will fly with a face cover and gloves. We will also wear face covers for the van ride up to fly. You will be riding in our passenger van for 45-50 minutes to launch at our takeoff point Billing. We will keep the number of passengers in the van rides to a minimum by taking only our tandem passengers and pilots.
Bir-Billing is the best spot for Tandem Paragliding sessions in Himachal Pradesh, India. Normal paragliding flight is for 15 to 20 mins which includes take off from Billing at the altitude of 8000 feet from sea level and landing at Bir which is 4300 feet from sea level.
The paragliding weight limit is 20-95 kg.
The paragliding age limit is 12 Years to 70 Years.
Moreover, we request our customers bring the following items for their flying activities. Note that we will have the essential items if you are unable to bring them with you.