Pilots and profiles

Interviews with paraglider pilots and other free flight gurus from around the world

Stéphane Grégoire

COUPE ICARE 2026: THE MAN BEHIND THE MAGIC

“It’s all about trust.” The Coupe Icare’s chief flight director Stéphane Grégoire tells us how he does it
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Romy Sweda hike and fly champion

On launch with: Romy Sweda

The Austrian-Swiss pilot Romy Sweda is a hike-and-fly champion and recent winner of Red Bull X-Alps Challenger. She shares her flying story.
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Stephan Morgenthaler

My Flying Life: Stephan Morgenthaler

The XC, competition and tandem pilot Stephan Morgenthaler shares some of the highs and lows from his flying career
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Rob Mansley

My Flying Life: Rob Mansley

The chief instructor on what matters most
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Hans Petit montage. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

On Launch With: Hans Petit

Hans Petit holds the new Junior FAI Triangle world record for a a 301km flight from Col de l’Izoard, France – and he's just 18
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Flying over olive groves in the PWC Superfinal

15th World Cup Superfinal

Jack Sheard talks to Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal – the new Paragliding World Cup Superfinal Champions
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Íñigo Redín

My Flying Life: Íñigo Redín  

The Spanish pilot and competition organiser on what matters most
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Thomas Lone on the summit of Everest

On Launch With: Thomas Lone

“I thought I was hallucinating.” Thomas Lone recalls seeing Antoine Girard above him on Broad Peak
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Julian Andres Carreño

On Launch With: Julian Andres Carreño 

The Colombian competition pilot and guide talks about his paragliding career from the early days to becoming an instructor
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Joanna Di Grigoli

My Flying Life: Joanna Di Grigoli

The Venezuelan competition and cross-country pilot on what matters most
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