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Fly Better

Helping you fly better with expert advice and know-how

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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First Time Two-Line

Thinking about stepping up to a two-liner? Paragliding and SIV instructor Malin Lobb has some advice
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Lockdown learning: Backyard Meteorology

Stuck in lockdown, Tarquin Cooper put his time to good use with a free online meteorology course. But was it any good?
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Paragliding: The Beginner’s Guide released

Paragliding: The Beginner's Guide has been officially released. It is aimed at new paraglider pilots and those learning to fly
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Lone Star Cowboy: 501km in Texas

Sebastien Kayrouz hit the bullseye on 7 June 2020, flying 501km through Texas for the first 500km paraglider flight in the United States of America
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Critical Safety Notice: Woody Valley GTO Light 2

Woody Valley have released a 'Critical' Safety Notice for the GTO Light 2 harness. A seam may be missing from one or both reserve bridle attachment loops
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Theo de Blic: How to Ground Spin

Acro legend and Cross Country columnist Théo de Blic shows us how to get fancy with our ground handling!
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How to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding

Personal trainer Ben Abruzzo shows us how to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding and free flight
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Paragliding Tips: How to deal with shoulder pain

Physiotherapist Toby Clifford investigates a common complaint among hang glider and paraglider pilots and suggests some solutions
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How to climb better in a thermal – every time

Here are my top tips on how to climb better – the single most important part of flying.
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