Techniques and Skills

Helping you fly better with expert advice

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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Full stall on an SIV course in California. Photo: Ethan Knorr

The Essential Role of SIV: Download

In Cross Country 258 Dilan Benedetti explores the role of SIV in paragliding. That article is a shorter version this paper here
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How to: Heal Yourself

Red Bull performance coach York-Peter Klöppel explains how to recover mentally after an incident
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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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Jocky Sanderson using the radio

How to use your paragliding radio – properly

There is a right way – and lots of wrong ways – to communicate in the air. Here are some top tips on how to manage your radio
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Flying into a new year for 2026. Paragliding in the blue sky. Photo: Marcus King

The Head Game: ‘Just let your mind fly’

“Unconscious decision-making is not hocus pocus, but it requires time”. Hugh Miller explores unconscious decision-making in flying
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Learning about apps and technology for flying XC

How to: Use tech to plan your XC

There are so many apps and websites that can help your flying – Greg Hamerton explains where to start
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Use time spent on the ground before launch to watch the weather. Keep in mind there is a 15-20 minute convective turnover time – you will get a good feeling for how the day is and what is in store if you wait and watch for those 20 minutes

Flying unplugged

In this ever more connected world it is easy to become reliant on technology for our flying maybe it is time to unplug
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Dan Jones launching at sunset. There should be no need to charge forward like a bull out of the gates – get the positioning of your equipment and yourself right, then accelerate smoothly

Paramotoring: Perfecting your take-off

Perfect your skills with our tips for taking-off on a paramotor. Reduce nerves and ensure a successful launch every time
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