Cross Country

Flying an EN-A paraglider in the clouds.

Flying cross country on your first paraglider

Your first paraglider is your most important one. You need to be totally comfortable on as safe a wing as possible
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Paragliding 360s. Photo: Marcus King

Flying 360s while ridge soaring

The first time I attempted a 360 on a paraglider at ridge-top height I ended up piling downwind into a spikey thorn bush...
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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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Paragliding above the clouds in Colombia. Photo: Marcus King

10 paragliding skills you can work on this weekend

If you're new to the XC game, don't just sit there above the hill. Here are 10 exercises that will help develop skills
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Learning thermal on a paraglider. Photo: Marcus King

How to learn the art of thermalling

Thermalling well is a true art – but it can be learned. And it can be learned relatively quickly. It then takes a lifetime to perfect!
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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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