Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

Yoshiki Oka

My Flying Life: Yoshiki Oka

The Japanese pilot reflects on life after many decades in the sport, and what still motivates him to fly today.
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Hugo Chaboud

On Launch With: Hugo Chaboud

“I contacted every brand. I was almost sitting in the parking lot at Supair...”
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Lucas Ruffieux performs first paragliding loop 2026

Looping Deconstructed – with Lucas Ruffieux

Doing a loop in a paraglider is completely different to an infinity tumble and had never been done – until Lucas Ruffieux decided to try...
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Soul Sisters

Mathilde Chivet reflects on the women who have helped shaped her flying
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Aiming for the Top

The US women’s paragliding team has gone from grassroots ambition to international podiums in a few short years – and it’s been by design, not chance
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Antoine Girard flies 400km FAI Triangle in Pakistan 2026

400km FAI: Inside Antoine Girard’s World Record Flight

Months of preparation, 5,000m passes, 6,800m base, big thermals and stormy skies. Antoine Girard shares the details of his 400k FAI triangle.
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Toni Bender in January 2026. Photo: Erwin Voogt

Final Flight of the Happy Icarus

Till Gottbrath looks back on the life of Toni Bender and his massive contribution to the sport as a test pilot.
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Coupe Icare Cinema

Coupe Icare 2026: Flying films to catch

The Icare du Cinéma film festival celebrated its 44th edition this year, covering everything from expeditions to hike-and-fly races.
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Launching from Piz Corvatsch at an altitude of 3,300m

Exploring the Engadin: The Ballroom of the Alps

Experience autumn flying in the Engadin, where stunning landscapes meet challenging conditions for adventurous pilots.
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Chrigel Maurer in the 2026 X-Pyr

Watch: Chrigel’s X-Pyr trailer

A new film on Chrigel's path to victory in this year's X-Pyr is due to be released. This trailer gives an insight into his historic victory.
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