Masterclasses

Cross Country runs a Masterclass series of six coaching events each year, and as a subscriber you get to enjoy them live, and ask questions. Enjoy coaching and lessons from expert pilots and instructors. Set goals, and work towards them. Cross Country Masterclasses are designed to improve your flying with defined learning objectives, whatever level you’re at.

Calef Letorney Masterclass

Masterclass: Calef Letorney on Efficient Pilot Progression

In this Masterclass US pilot and instructor Calef Letorney gives a wealth of advice to progressing pilots on how to improve their flying.
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Using your rescue with Théo de Blic

Masterclass: Using your rescue with Théo de Blic

Why, when and how should you throw your rescue parachute. A masterclass every pilot should watch.
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Kinga Masztalerz

Masterclass: Top-landing skills with Kinga Masztalerz

Kinga Masztalerz takes us through top-landing from nailing your first ones to those advanced techniques we’ve all seen
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Steve Ham

Masterclass: Exploring the Spanish flats with Steve Ham

Steve Ham is a legendary pilot who has spent a lifetime learning about flatland flying in Spain. This is your chance to learn from him
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Ferdi Vogel's Cross Country Masterclass

Masterclass: Alpine Cross-Country Flying with Ferdi Vogel

Alpine XC guru Ferdi Vogel talks about lee side flying, triangle theory, thermalling techniques, speedbar use and an "easy" 100km FAI
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Paul Guschlbauer Masterclass

Masterclass: Hike-and-fly with Paul Guschlbauer

From planning to psychology, the mountain athlete and pilot talks through all things hike-and-fly
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Will Gadd

Masterclass: Will Gadd on how can we stay safe paragliding

How much should we listen to our intuition and fears? How should our approach to risk evolve as we grow older?
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Fred Souchon paragliding in Chamonix. Photo: Fred Souchon

Masterclass: Fred’s Tips and Tricks – Alpine Flying

Fred Souchon is a mountain guide and pilot in Chamonix. In this series of five films he shares his pro tips for flying in the high mountains
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A busy day in the Alps on Puretrack

Masterclass: Puretrack with Tim Bromhead

Puretrack is a new map app that put all the trackers in one place. In this 45-minute Masterclass developer Tim Bromhead explains how to use it
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Ben Kellett, paraglider pilot

Masterclass: Flying New Zealand with Ben Kellett

Covering all the details including weather forecasting, airspace and logistics, and explaining the incredibly scenic flying routes around Wanaka and Queenstown.
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