Paragliding Triangle as Air Tourism Icon in Central Java

The development of Paragliding in Central Java since the 1990s, but until now its development is still inferior to the regions of West Java and East Java, especially regarding the sustainable tourism icon. The research was conducted to examine the development of paragliding triangle as an icon of air tourism by the Central Java Parallel Province Management. This research is to facilitate the mapping of arable places for the development of paragliding in accordance with the characteristics and potential of existing nature. So that in general paragliding tourism activities can develop and become better in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety flights. Assessment of the potential for paragliding development is expected to be able to increase knowledge (cognitive), flight ability (psychomotor), and airmanship/affective, and become an air tourist attraction in the world of paragliding flights. Other positive impacts are expected in the form of the development potential of the paypal and the more well-organized paragliding management. The study was explorative and was conducted in 3 locations by purposive sampling, namely Batang Regency, Kudus Regency, and Magelang Regency. This research was conducted in 3 stages by covering observation, mapping, governance. Observation is carried out by using direct observations in the field using media (images, audio/visual recordings) and accompanied by experts and carried out repeatedly by involving relevant institutions. Mapping of places is done by paying attention to the supporting natural potential (wind direction, altitude, land contour, water source, land area, etc.). While governance is needed to ensure the continuity of the development of comprehensive paragliding for a relatively long period of time. Keywords— paragliding, tourism, aerospace sports