Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

The iconic Matterhorn. Photo: Andrew Geraci

Paragliding above the Matterhorn

Christian Walder took advantage of excellent conditions in the Alps in July and successfully soared above the summit of the Matterhorn
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Sylvestre Camp: Exploring the Transamazonica from above

Sylvestre Campe is a Brazilian filmmaker who has turned his eye to the Amazon, exploring and filming the 4,000km long Trans-Amazonia Highway from the air
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Interview with a champion: Manfred Ruhmer

Louise Joselyn talks to hang gliding legend Manfred Ruhmer ahead of the FAI Class 2 Hang Gliding World Championships 2022
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Juraj Koren Himalayas

Video: Vendi Vidi Volavi

Juraj Koren headed to India with three goals: Fly an 800km vol-bivouac route; climb a 6,000m peak solo; and beat his previous altitude personal best
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Nick Neynens: Q&A with Susy Goldner

Nick Neynen's friend Susy Goldner explains where the money raised through Nick's GoFundMe campaign will go
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X-Pyr 2022: Chrigel Maurer – Interview with a Champion

'I'm 40 – and I'm getting better!' Ed Ewing talks in-depth to X-Pyr and Red Bull X-Alps champion Chrigel Maurer ahead of the X-Pyr 2022 – video
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Dune du Pilat hang gliding

Video: High Times at the Dune Du Pilat

France's Atlantique Delta club make the most of perfect soaring conditions at the famous Dune du Pilat in southwestern France
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Baixo Guandú III | Paragliding World Cup Brazil

"Seven consecutive days of racing – sharing tears of victory and defeat," says Canada's Brett Hazlett. His five minute film immerses you in the World Cup
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Throwing your reserve: Théo’s ten tips

Nobody wants to throw their reserve parachute in anger but if you have to, you have to. Théo de Blic shares his top tips for ensuring it all goes smoothly
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Johan Nordenfelt's solo vol-biv in remote Sweden

Video: Solo vol-bivouac in the north of Sweden

In 2021, Johan Nordenfelt took an adventurous line flying 67km through a really remote area of his native Sweden. This is the 10-minute video of his trip
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