Fly Better

Helping you fly better with expert advice and know-how

La Niña – the cooler sister of El Niño

Climate change and La Niña

Explore how La Niña impacts global climate and weather patterns, even in the face of rising temperatures.
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Will Gadd

Masterclass Excerpt: Will Gadd on staying safe

An excerpt available for all from Will's Masterclass detailing several principles involved in analysing risky situations to keep you safe
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Seb Ospina

Seb’s Thermalling Tips: ‘Nurture your intuition’

"I firmly believe that mastering the art of thermalling is a pivotal skill for any pilot striving for success" writes Seb Ospina
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Fred Souchon paragliding in Chamonix. Photo: Fred Souchon

Masterclass: Fred’s Tips and Tricks – Alpine Flying

Fred Souchon is a mountain guide and pilot in Chamonix. In this series of films he shares his pro tips on flying in the high mountains
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Paraglider launching under instruction. Photo: Fabian Gasteiger

Progression: The Ultimate Guide

Getting your paragliding licence is one thing, learning to become an autonomous and safe pilot is another – and takes a lot longer
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Foot-skimming at sunrise

The ‘100-hour pilot’ syndrome

The Dunning-Kruger effect is where people overestimate their abilities. In paramotoring we call it the '100-hour pilot' syndrome
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Watching a good paraglider pilot in action. Photo: Fabian Gasteiger

How to become a ‘good pilot’

What does being a “good pilot” mean? Regular columnist Théo de Blic shares his wisdom, and it starts with getting in plenty of airtime
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The five senses of thermalling. Photo: Nicolas Cochet

Fundamentals: The five senses of thermalling

Mathilde Chivet explains why – and how – good pilots use all their senses to get the most out of every thermal
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How do you stay safe while stretching your wings? Tenerife paragliding guide Oana Matei explains

‘Progress has a pace’

How do you stay safe while stretching your wings? Tenerife paragliding guide Oana Matei on how to build hours, safely
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Make safe progress

“It’s a knife fight”

Discover veteran pilot Will Gadd's approach to paragliding safety. Learn how flying well can help you avoid common hazards and keep you safe.
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