Techniques and Skills

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Comp Series: What to expect at your first competition

Don't get stressed out. Your first ever competition task can be a daunting experience, so here are some tips to help you through
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21 tips for pilots new to paragliding competition

New to the paragliding competition game? We talked to some seasoned comp pilots to find out what new pilots need to know.
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How to log your flights

How to: Log your flights

From journaling to online contests, Jack Sheard asked pilots how – and why – they log their flights.
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Paramotor landing

Paramotoring: How to make the perfect landing

How to land like a pro on your paramotor
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Full stall on an SIV course in California. Photo: Ethan Knorr

The Essential Role of SIV: Download

In Cross Country 258 Dilan Benedetti explores the role of SIV in paragliding. That article is a shorter version this paper here
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How to: Heal Yourself

Red Bull performance coach York-Peter Klöppel explains how to recover mentally after an incident
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The Essential Role of SIV

SIV is a foundation for safer and more effective flying. Dilan Benedetti dives into the relationship between mind, body and manoeuvres
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Jocky Sanderson using the radio

How to use your paragliding radio – properly

There is a right way – and lots of wrong ways – to communicate in the air. Here are some top tips on how to manage your radio
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Learning about apps and technology for flying XC

How to: Use tech to plan your XC

There are so many apps and websites that can help your flying – Greg Hamerton explains where to start
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Use time spent on the ground before launch to watch the weather. Keep in mind there is a 15-20 minute convective turnover time – you will get a good feeling for how the day is and what is in store if you wait and watch for those 20 minutes

Flying unplugged

In this ever more connected world it is easy to become reliant on technology for our flying maybe it is time to unplug
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