Techniques and Skills

Helping you fly better with expert advice

Under Pressure

The Head Game: Mental Preparation

You know how to fly but do you know how to think? Start here...
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Fred Souchon demonstrates his lollipop trick before launching his paraglider in the Chamonix Valley. Photo: Jake Holland

Mountain launches: Fred Souchon’s lollipop trick

Launching a paraglider from a slippery slope can be frustrating. Alpine climber and flyer Fred Souchon shows us a trick to make it easier
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How to observe in paragliding. Photo: Marcus King

How to: Observe more and fly smarter

Observation is not just a beginner skill. It’s a lifelong discipline – and it might be the most important upgrade any pilot can make
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Comp Series: What to expect at your first competition

Don't get stressed out. Your first ever competition task can be a daunting experience, so here are some tips to help you through
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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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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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