Paragliders pass muster in Kyle

Noise complaints levied against Paramotored Paragliders near Lake Kyle Park led Kyle city leaders to contemplate possible restrictions.

Worries on overregulation of recreational activities, however, pushed officials to avoid preventing the gliders, or any other aerial device, from flying the friendly Kyle skies. 

Kerry Urbanowicz, Kyle Parks and Recreations director, said the issue was first brought up in January by Kyle’s Parks Board, which tackled prohibiting take-offs and landings of Paramotor Paragliders in city parks. There is no language in Kyle’s code of ordinances or parks rules that cover vehicle take off and landings.