I see the deceased is described as a 58 year old bloke from the Grafton district, a paraglider, an adventurer and all round good bloke. Sadly it's not difficult to imagine the scenario where someone has driven 3 odd hours for his ride and tells you he doesn't mind it being rough. Ryan wouldn't be the first young pilot talked into flying when he shouldn't. Speculation obviously, but the scenario is as old as flying itself.
Sad all round, for the passenger's family as well as for Ryan and his family; according to the press reports he's fairly banged up. The Tigers are a welcome addition to the local aviation scene, but you have to wonder whether they'll bounce back from a second fatal in 2 years.