Masterclasses

Cross Country runs a Masterclass series of six coaching events each year, and as a subscriber you get to enjoy them live, and ask questions. Enjoy coaching and lessons from expert pilots and instructors. Set goals, and work towards them. Cross Country Masterclasses are designed to improve your flying with defined learning objectives, whatever level you’re at.

Masterclass: How we set a 300km record with Jošt Napret

Jošt Napret explains how he, Primoz Susa, Bojan Gabersek and Dušan Orož set a 300km out-and-return paragliding world record in Slovenia
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Antoine Girard

Masterclass: Flying at extreme altitude with Antoine Girard

Antoine Girard explains how he flew above Broad Peak in Pakistan on 18 July 2021, setting a new world record for high-altitude paragliding
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François Rogalski

Masterclass: Skiing and paragliding in the Karakoram with François Ragolski

François Ragolski shares his remarkable story of his 199km, eight-hour cross country flight through the Hunza region
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Thomas Theurillat

Masterclass: How to set goals that work with Thomas Theurillat

“What are your goals for the next 100 days?” Thomas Theurillat explain goal types and how all paraglider pilots can apply them
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Chrigel Maurer Masterclass Video

Masterclass: How to prepare for the X-Alps with Chrigel Maurer

One hundred days before the expected start of the Red Bull X-Alps 2021 Cross Country held an online masterclass with Chrigel Maurer
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Maxime Pinot

Masterclass: How to master thermalling and XC with Maxime Pinot

Max Pinot joins Cross Country’s Hugh Miller and Seb Ospina to discuss some of the finer points of thermalling and XC flying
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Kelly Farina

Masterclass: Kelly Farina on Mastering Paragliding

Ed Ewing talks to paragliding guide and Mastering Paragliding author Kelly Farina about carving, thermalling, the golden rule and more
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Masterclass: Understanding flying weather with Honza Rejmanek

Join five-time Red Bull X-Alps pilot and weather guru Honza Rejmanek and his son Martin in a live pilot weather coaching session
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Russell Ogden

Masterclass: How to climb and fly better with Russell Ogden

Join paragliding world number 1 Russ Ogden for a coaching session exploring glider control and how to climb better
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Chrigel Maurer

Masterclass: How to fly cross country with Chrigel Maurer

Hints and advice from one of the best! Chrigel talks through everything from launching safely to why having a plans A and B is so crucial
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