In the CORE (weekly)

Paragliding in Annecy. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

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NEW PILOTS Series

Reverse launching a paraglider

  • If you’re a new paraglider pilot then this series is for you
  • Six exclusive articles over four weeks aimed at helping you get started in paragliding.
  • Includes tips on ground-handling, launching, ridge-soaring, thermalling and your first XC

ONBOARD WITH GAVIN McCLURG

Gavin McClurg Rockies traverse

  • Adventure pilot Gavin McClurg hosts the Cloudbase Mayhem podcast and is a Cross Country columnist
  • A series of six in-depth articles suitable for intermediate to advanced paraglider pilots
  • Includes advice on full stalls and wingovers
  • Plus tips on adventure, where to head for maximum airtime, flying deep and staying safe

50 WAYS TO FLY BETTER

  • Three lessons from Bruce Goldsmith and Friends’ classic book, Fifty Ways to Fly Better
  • Improve your flying, from your armchair!
  • Three entire chapters split into five emails, delivered daily

Learning to fly xc

Rush 5 paraglider review

  • For pilots new to flying cross country
  • Six in-depth, exclusive articles sent over four weeks
  • Includes expert advice on thermalling, active piloting, observation, gliding better and gear

New Season

Back In The Air 2021

  • Get ready for the new flying season
  • Six articles sent over three weeks, aimed at XC pilots new and old
  • Articles on gear, honing your skills, thermalling and top-landing

AIRTRIBUNE COMPETITION SERIES

competition gaggle

  • Six lessons on how to fly competitions, from fun comps to PWC
  • Learn how to prepare and do well
  • Created in partnership with AirTribune

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