Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

Pete Thompson

On Launch With: Pete Thompson

“I really like chasing big flights.” The USA’s Pete Thompson (and Ava) on the flying out west
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Unflappable

Unflappable: A Memoir

Jonathan A. Hutton's journey through cancer treatment, cure, recurrence, repeat and at the same time deciding to learn paragliding
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Baptiste Lambert

In Control

After a lifetime in the air and a decade flying competitions at the highest level Baptiste Lambert is the new FAI Paragliding World Champion.
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Constance Mettetal

Constance Mettetal

Charlie King talks to Constance Mettetal, the current PWC Champion, European Champion and now FAI Women's World Champion
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Aaron Durogati at the start of the Red Bull X-Alps 2025. Photo: Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool

Watch: Red Bull X-Alps Battle of Legends

The official Red Bull X-Alps documentary is out. Battle of Legends tells the story of Aaron Durogati's historic win in this year's race and reveals some of the key moments
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Over Iceland full movie

Watch: Over Iceland paramotor movie

Paramotor pilot Ryan Southwell takes you across nine regions of Iceland in this full-length movie, showcasing raw, untouched views few have ever seen.
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Ken Wilkinson

My Flying Life: Ken Wilkinson 

'Getting over the 200km was a real hit for me. I was getting tired and I’m glad I hung in there...'
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Maria Granberg at the Niviuk Fly Wide Open in Krushevo, 2025. Photograph: Kieran Campbell

Crushing it in Krushevo: Flying the Niviuk Fly Wide Open

Tarquin Cooper heads to Krushevo, North Macedonia for his first taste of competition paragliding at this entry-level fun comp
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John Pendry. Illustration: Steve Ham

Campione del mondo! A personal essay by John Pendry

The FAI World Championships have always been the pinnacle of our sports, writes former hang gliding and paragliding world champion John Pendry
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Aaron Durogati flying in Pakistan

Touching the Sky VR Review: ‘Out of this world’

Touching the Sky VR allows viewers to get a pilot's eye view of paragliding in the Karakoram – and it's amazing
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