Sky Sports

Man has always wanted to fly.

Sky sports offer some of the next best things: hang gliding, parachuting, sky diving, paragliding, parasailing, gliding, ballooning, all of these get you off the ground, at least for a short time.

For those who prefer a flying machine with an engine, we cover air acrobatics by precision flying teams and solo performers.

Like to keep your feet on the ground? Fireworks and kites might be your favourite sky sports.

Sky Sports

Parachuting/Skydiving

Paragliding

Latest articles in Sky Sports

Red Arrows Pilot Dies as Hawk Ejector Seat Unexpectedly Fires

For the second time in three months, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team suffers a tragic loss. This time it's Flt Lt Sean Cunningham who has died on duty.

Nov 9, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

Successful Record Setting Skydive in the Skies Above Colorado

A new state record for skydiving was successfully set in the skies above Longmont, Colorado on August 28, 2011.

Aug 30, 2011 – L. Peters

Tragedy at Bournemouth as Red Arrow Pilot Dies in Crash

Nine Red Arrow Hawks took off from Bournemouth Airport on August 20, 2011 to display over the town and fly past a Dorset village. Only eight landed

Aug 20, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

2011 World Championships in Paragliding

The 2011 Paragliding World Championships in Spain highlight the flying expertise of incredibly talented pilots, even as they are marred by tragedy.

Jul 7, 2011 – L. Peters

Become a Licensed Parachute Rigger

Becoming a parachute rigger takes manual dexterity, knowledge of fabrics, understanding principles of air currents, webbing and sewing.