Safety

Safety notices and information in paragliding and free flight

A view of Tenerife, paragliding winter destination. Photo: Ed Ewing

Heading to Tenerife? Know your airspace

Paraglider pilots in Tenerife have issued a plea for all visiting pilots to observe the airspace regulations on the island
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How to: Stay safe around power lines

Staying alert to power lines is a key part of learning to fly XC – don't let them catch you out when in the air or on the ground
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Paragliding incident Bell Hill UK

Watch: ‘This is an Emergency’ – how to deal with an incident

A video filmed and published by the safety officer of Wessex HGPG shows what club pilots should do in the UK after an incident
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Paragliding in Socotra

Dealing with fear

Feeling fear is a part of flying and keeps us safe, but too much can stop us flying. Acro champion Théo de Blic on what makes him scared
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When tucking-in really matters

If you spend long enough teaching SIV, instructors from different countries will boil down the pilot skills needed to the same things
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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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Safety Notice: Phi Paragliders B-riser

Phi Paragliders have issued a safety notice for all their wings that use their R07 risers
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How to nail your landings

Don’t look at the tree, otherwise you are going into the tree... It’s the classic piece of landing advice and the one least followed by pilots
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Staying healthy over winter

Winter can be a tough time to eat right and to get quality exercise during long dark days. Ben Abruzzo has some tips for staying healthy
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How To: Manage an Incident on the Hill

The first people to a free-flight incident are generally fellow pilots. Dr Matt Wilkes explains the key to survival
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