The Saudi Paragliding Federation has hosted Shaheen, a paragliding simulator that is the first in the Middle East and the fourth in the world, at the headquarters of the Talented Education Center in Asir in Abha. The Executive Director of the Saudi Paragliding Federation, engineer Sadiq bin Abdullah Al Jabran, explained that the Federation is the first federation in the world to purchase a paragliding simulator as it aims to increase the performance level for paragliding training, in addition to contributing to the training of practitioners and hobbyists. in innovative ways that simulate the various weather conditions and risks a practicing athlete may encounter, which helps to increase safety and raise awareness among practitioners and hobbyists, noting that there will be a variety of extra-curricular activities for students in mainstream schools with difficult backgrounds. training programs and events to spread the culture of paragliding.
He added that hosting a paragliding simulator is one of the most important steps that helps practitioners and amateurs to learn safely, measure the performance of practitioners and improve the quality of their level, which helps prepare the younger generation to represent the Kingdom in international championships. and forums.
