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Jonny Durand in Texas in 2016 – on a trip where he hoped to break the 800km mark. The HG world record stands at 764km, flown in Texas on 3 July 2012 Photo: Michael Clark

Weather: The Invisible Railway

Jörg Korner has compared long-distance flying in Brazil and Texas – with some remarkable results.
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Paragliding against the sun. Meditation and paragliding. Photo: Andy Busslinger

The Head Game: the Art of Flying in the Present

Some days, flying feels almost effortless, writes Benjamin Gaudry. The mind is calm, the decisions flow smoothly...
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Are you covered? Paragliding insurance. Photo: Jacques-Paul Stefani

‘Do You Have Insurance?’

Having insurance is not the same as having the right insurance. Tarquin Cooper explains what you need to know
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Luke Nicol and Baptise Lambert size each other up during the competition

Wingtip to wingtip with a World Champion

SRS pilot Luke Nicol goes wingtip-to-wingtip with Paragliding World Champion Baptiste Lambert at the SRS in Le Grand Bornand.
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Malin Lobb

Malin Lobb launches Pure Paragliding and ActiveAir

British SIV instructor and coach Malin Lobb is launching two new paragliding projects, Pure Paragliding and ActiveAir
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Kossen testival

How to: Survive a Testival

The testival is an institution in our sport and they’ve been there since the earliest days. The first Coupe Icare was held in the 1970s.
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Weather: Will 2026/7 bring a ‘Super El-niño’?

Are we really heading for a “super El Niño” – and what does that mean?
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Andy Brown psychology of the midpack pilot

The mid-pack rabbit

Andy Brown picks apart the mindset of a sports-class competition pilot – and shares how he stops himself from doing stupid things
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The Head Game: Staying present in every moment

Benjamin Gaudry on why you’re distracted and why that’s OK
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Calef Letorney Masterclass

Masterclass: Calef Letorney on Efficient Pilot Progression

In this Masterclass US pilot and instructor Calef Letorney gives a wealth of advice to progressing pilots on how to improve their flying.
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