For those of you who never have the oil changed in your car, please skip this article. We are flying an aircraft and safety should be paramount.
Inspections vary in cost, time needed, and thoroughness.
Before you purchase a glider, you should determine where and how service is available to you. Generally speaking, as long as a factory certified shop is available in the U.S., UPS can easily do the rest. However, if you need to send your paraglider overseas, you may want to factor in a couple hundred additional dollars for shipping. You also need to plan for two to four weeks of being without your paraglider while it is transit and being inspected. If you are thinking about buying a used paraglider, an inspection prior to your purchase is an absolute must.