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Weather: Why Storm Ciarán’s winds were so strong

"The rate at which Storm Ciarán’s pressure dropped was exceptional..." And that unleashed strong and destructive winds in France and UK
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a good looking cloud in Pancas, Brazil

How to: get good at mapping lift

How to make the most of the clouds in the flatlands. Hugh Miller explains how to develop a mental model of lift each time you fly
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A haboob – a dust-laden gust front – in Tucson, Arizona Photo: Christopher Harris

Gust fronts from afar

One of the dangers from thunderstorms are the extreme downdraughts that spill outward as a gust front. How do we predict them before they hit?
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having fun on the dune in Socota

My seven stages of mental growth

Théo de Blic on the winning mindset – and how his mental state has changed as he developed from rookie to Acro Tour Champion
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pre-flight check

How to: Avoid accidents

Being safe is all about risk management. We can manage one risk at a time, but when they combine, things get intense!
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Cloud streets in the flatlands of Australia. Photo: Tex Beck

How to fly cloud streets in the flatlands

If the conditions are right cloud streets will form over flatlands. Here's a quick guide to how to fly them
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Matt Wilkes: The Science of Safety

Masterclass: The science of safety with Dr Matt Wilkes

Dr Matt Wilkes presents a highly educational Masterclass and gives us some fascinating insights into what can help us all fly more safely
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Understanding Heat Lows

Meteorology: Understanding Heat Lows

Meteorologist Honza Rejmanek explains the phenomenon of Heat Lows, which can cause the wind to unexpectedly increase on hot summer afternoons
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Tom Cruise launches his speed glider in the Lake District for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1. Photo: Mission Impossible

What is speed flying and how can I do it like Tom Cruise?

What is speed flying and how do I get into speed flying like Tom Cruise? Here's the lowdown...
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Chrigel Maurer and Tom Payne

Masterclass: Understanding the 2023 Red Bull X-Alps route with Chrigel Maurer

Multiple X-Alps winner Chrigel Maurer and former X-Alps pilot Tom Payne give some fascinating insights into the 2023 Redbull X-Alps route
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