Fly Better

Helping you fly better with expert advice and know-how

Wave flying with Gordon Boettger. Photo: Gordon Boettger

The Long Game: Chasing the monster

Gordon Boettger is one of the only pilots on Earth using night vision goggles to fly wave – I went with him
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Ben Lewis's tracklog from paragliding in a storm cloud in Bir, India.

‘It was just so strong – there was nothing I could do’

Canadian paraglider pilot Dr Ben Lewis was swept to 7,374m in a storm in the Indian Himalaya. Remarkably, he lived to tell the tale
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Ben Kellett, paraglider pilot

Masterclass: Flying New Zealand with Ben Kellett

Covering all the details including weather forecasting, airspace and logistics, and explaining the incredibly scenic flying routes around Wanaka and Queenstown.
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Masterclass: Message of the clouds

Masterclass: Understanding the Sky – The message of the clouds

Learn how clouds are formed, how condensation occurs, how to calculate cloud base and what affects a cloud's lifespan
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PWC Superfinal 2017 in Roldanillo, Colombia

What’s next? How to set goals that work

Set yourself the right goals and you will continue to develop quickly, safely and happily – whatever your skill level
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A view of Tenerife, paragliding winter destination. Photo: Ed Ewing

Heading to Tenerife? Know your airspace

Paraglider pilots in Tenerife have issued a plea for all visiting pilots to observe the airspace regulations on the island
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A storm in the mountains behind Bir, India. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

Pilot swept to 7,300m in Himalayan storm – and survives

A Canadian pilot has shared the terrifying story of being swept up to more than 7,000m in a storm cloud while paragliding in the Himalaya
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Flow paraglider in the air. Photo: Marcus King

How to: Pee in the air (yep!)

It is critical we keep hydration levels up to maintain good focus when we fly, but how do we manage the need to pee while airborne?
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Théo de Blic in Brienz, 2024

Théo de Blic: Learning from my ‘failures’ 

Théo de Blic had his best acro season ever in 2024. They say you learn more from failures, but Théo learnt a lot from the year's successes
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Weather: Understanding wind gusts

Why do gusts happen, and how can you predict them? Honza delves into the subject to find the answers that will keep you safe
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