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Downburst

Exploring the downburst effect

The latest research into the twisting winds created by downbursts
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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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The Long Game Red Bull X-Alps

The Long Game: ‘Look in their eyes and you see it’

The big question of “is it too dangerous?” became the theme of this year's Red Bull X-Alps, Gavin McClurg argues against changing the event
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Paul Guschlbauer Masterclass

Masterclass: Hike-and-fly with Paul Guschlbauer

From planning to psychology, the mountain athlete and pilot talks through all things hike-and-fly
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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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High mountain launches

Planning and executing a flight off a high mountain requires careful evaluation of wind strength at the upper, mid and low levels
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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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