Paraglider Ben Morris, aged 33, was flying with the Derbyshire Soaring Club when he died after crashing into rocks at Bretton Edge, near Eyam.
Friends have paid tribute to a "generous, warm, funny" man, who lived in Upperthorpe, Sheffield.
One fellow paraglider said: "Ben died doing what he loved to do - what we all love to do - to fly like a bird.
"It is certainly not without its ris
ks, but those of us who are passionate about this beautiful sport know one thing for sure - the rewards are so great it is worth it."
Ben was a Sheffield University graduate with a degree in Engineering Materials. He co-owned Pro Friction, a car-parts company based in Attercliffe, making high-performance brake pads for racing and rally cars.
Dad Angus Morris, aged 66, said Ben, a single man, loved the outdoor life and had been born and brought up in Chinley in the Peak District.
Ben also leaves mum Hope, 63, and an older brother Richard, 35.
Mike Miller, Derbyshire Soaring Club's safety officer, described Ben as "a brilliant lad" and added: "His infectious enthusiasm for life and flying was evident to all who knew him."
You can leave a tribute to Ben or message of condolence by adding a comment below.Main news indexThe full article contains 219 words and appears in n/a newspaper.
