Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

Christian Fernandez. Photo: Ole Dolen

On Launch With: Christian Fernandez

"We did our first flights, almost all successful..." Meet the tandem pilot who has flown more than 30,000 passengers
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Climbing and flying from the summit of Aconcagua. Photo: Landon Paschall

Climb and Fly: Aconcagua Calling

“Everything was fantastic! Great group, great but tough climb, beautiful flight." Climbing and flying from South America’s highest peak
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Paul Guschlbauer launches from Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel during Wanderbird

‘Adventure is what drives me in life’

Paul Guschlbauer explains why he loves sharing the joys of adventure and how he came to found Wanderbird hike-and-fly.
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Mountain flying in Norway

Adventure Mode: Flying the mountains of Norway

From rugged coast to remote glaciated mountains Norway is built for adventure and if you really want to get off the beaten track, then this is your place.
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Solene Rombourg. Photo: Muriel Vandenbempt

My Flying Life: Solène Rombourg

"That day, I understood how thin the line is." The traveller and adventure paraglider pilot tells us what matters most
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Pemberton, Canada

Adventure Mode: A weekend vol-biv in Pemberton

Pemberton is the uncontested Canadian paragliding Mecca. Redbull X-Alps pilot James Elliot is our guide.
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Sao Jorge, Azores

Adventure Mode: Soaring the secret side of the Azores

With nine different volcanic islands there are plenty of places to fly and it's always possible to find one that is flyable
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Flying in Finland

Adventure mode: Towing in the flatlands of Finland

Finland may lack foot-launch sites but there is a strong paragliding scene based around towing – Ilari Hauhia is our guide
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Paragliding In Bir, India. Photo: Jorge Atramiz

Adventure Mode: Going over the back in Bir

Bir remains one of the most reliable and rewarding mountain flying sites you can fly. But it comes with responsibility
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Paragliding in northern Italy

Head in the Clouds: The Italian Job

"I just need to commit, keep up and learn". Australian resident Allen Weynberg goes flying in northern Italy
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