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'Human swan' powered paraglider pilot sobs at inquest of fellow flyer
- Sacha Dench described breaking down in court while recounting the fatal 2021 mid-air collision and her paranoia after a prior crash.
- Dench explained safety rules to mostly flying alone and the need to avoid crowded places after her earlier accident.
- The inquiry looked at a collision near Loch Na Gainmhich in Caithness and Burton's death.
- Open Bluetooth headset communication was part of how pilots monitor proximity during flights.
- Dench stated there was no need to be within 50 metres of another pilot and emphasized safe side-to-side flight.
- The inquiry reviewed how pilots communicate when in proximity to avoid collisions during filming and flights.
- Dench testified that the Round Britain Climate Challenge was intended to highlight climate change ahead of Cop26.
- The inquest continues as the court weighs safety protocols for paramotoring in crowded airspace.
- Victim Dan Burton’s funeral and earlier footage from the expedition were referenced in copious tributes.
- Joanna Lumley supported Miss Dench's campaign, linking prior media to the ongoing inquiry.
- The testimony included details about the flight protocols pilots used during long-distance flights.
- The inquest addressed potential risk factors and mitigation strategies for future paramotor flights.
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