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21 tips for pilots new to paragliding competition

New to the paragliding competition game? We talked to some seasoned comp pilots to find out what new pilots need to know.
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Flying your first thermal on your paraglider

The aim of the game is now to find a thermal and to turn in it, staying in it so it carries you up well above take-off height.
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How to log your flights

How to: Log your flights

From journaling to online contests, Jack Sheard asked pilots how – and why – they log their flights.
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Paramotor landing

Paramotoring: How to make the perfect landing

How to land like a pro on your paramotor
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The Long Game Red Bull X-Alps

The Long Game: ‘Look in their eyes and you see it’

The big question of “is it too dangerous?” became the theme of this year's Red Bull X-Alps, Gavin McClurg argues against changing the event
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Downburst

Exploring the downburst effect

The latest research into the twisting winds created by downbursts
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Paul Guschlbauer Masterclass

Masterclass: Hike-and-fly with Paul Guschlbauer

From planning to psychology, the mountain athlete and pilot talks through all things hike-and-fly
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Flying an EN-A paraglider in the clouds.

Flying cross country on your first paraglider

Your first paraglider is your most important one. You need to be totally comfortable on as safe a wing as possible
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Paragliding 360s. Photo: Marcus King

Flying 360s while ridge soaring

The first time I attempted a 360 on a paraglider at ridge-top height I ended up piling downwind into a spikey thorn bush...
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The Essential Role of SIV

SIV is a foundation for safer and more effective flying. Dilan Benedetti dives into the relationship between mind, body and manoeuvres
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