Cross Country

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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Paragliding-Competition-Tips

21 tips for pilots new to paragliding competition

New to the paragliding competition game? We talked to some seasoned comp pilots to find out what new pilots need to know.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2025

Cross Country Prize Draw 2025 winners revealed

The winner has the enviable choice of deciding which solo glider they want to fly from either Advance, Ozone, Supair or Swing.
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Werner Luidolt flying cross-country

‘The best conditions in years’

‘Look how far we’ve come!’ says Werner Luidolt, after flying two 300km flights 33 years apart, one in a sailplane one under a paraglider
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Highland Fling

With a stellar spring forecast in the Scottish Highlands Kieran Campbell answered the call of the clan to chase the weather and big flights
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Head in the Clouds on Kindle

Head in the Clouds now on Kindle

Head in the Clouds, the unique collection of free flight stories is now available as an ebook. "A seriously good read."
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Watch: Joy and frustration in the Brazilian flats

Joanna Di Grigoli shares the joys and frustration of flying in the flatlands of north-eastern Brazil
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Kinga Masztalerz

‘It’s all about the lines’: On board with Kinga Masztalerz

After a decade chasing it “pretty hard” Kinga Masztalerz looks back on some wild adventures and why today is all about beautiful lines
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Cross Country Prize Draw Winners revealed

One lucky winner will get to choose a brand new paraglider from Advance, AirDesign, BGD, Gin, Ozone, Supair or Swing
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Cross Country Issue 251: August 2024

From competition action to flying central Italy and gliding efficiently issue 251 is packed. Now available to read online in full
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