VOICED : Aerial sports take flight in landlocked Laos

Aerial sports in Laos are gaining popularity, with only 20 recreational pilots initially. Mark Nathan shares his childhood dream of flying, inspired by living near an airport. Seth A. Franco Lawson, a trained flight instructor, returned to Laos to establish the country's first Aero Club, overcoming challenges to gain necessary permissions. While airplanes are mostly for expats and wealthy citizens, paragliding is becoming popular, with Laos forming a national team. Despite limited national support, the passion for flying transcends borders, as seen in competitions held in Thailand.

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