Full stall on an SIV course in California. Photo: Ethan Knorr
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The Essential Role of SIV: Download

Download the full SIV paper here

9 June, 2025, by Cross Country | Photo: Ethan Knorr / knorraerials.com

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

Enhancing Safety and Performance in Paragliding:
The Role of SIV Training Supported by Science
By: Dilan Benedetti
May 7, 2024 / Revised October 29, 2024

SIV_Dilan Benedetti_May_2025Download

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