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Ferdi Vogel Masterclass

Masterclass: Alpine Cross-Country Flying with Ferdi Vogel

Alpine XC guru Ferdi Vogel talks about lee side flying, triangle theory, thermalling techniques, speedbar use and an "easy" 100km FAI
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Helicopter rescue

Inside the Chamonix PGHM

The Chamonix mountain rescue service is the busiest in the world. Jake Holland gets a unique inside look
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Under Pressure

The Head Game: Mental Preparation

You know how to fly but do you know how to think? Start here...
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Tropical cyclones

How AI will transform forecasting

AI weather forecasting models are about to change the world
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Fred Souchon demonstrates his lollipop trick before launching his paraglider in the Chamonix Valley. Photo: Jake Holland

Mountain launches: Fred Souchon’s lollipop trick

Launching a paraglider from a slippery slope can be frustrating. Alpine climber and flyer Fred Souchon shows us a trick to make it easier
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Paragliding in the Engadine Valley with lakes below. Photo: Marcus King

Weather: When Valley Winds Reverse

Sometimes, valley winds flow the 'wrong' way – pilot and weather guru Honza Rejmanek takes a look at where and why
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Paragliding above the forest in autumn. Photo: Tobi Dimmler

Magical Fall: ‘Things are changing out there’

As autumn, or fall, arrives the environment we fly above changes – in fact for many early autumn is their favourite time of year to fly
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How to observe in paragliding. Photo: Marcus King

How to: Observe more and fly smarter

Observation is not just a beginner skill. It’s a lifelong discipline – and it might be the most important upgrade any pilot can make
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Flight deck with instruments

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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