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A paraglider spirals upward in a powerful thermal above Piedechinche, but the inviting cumulus clouds are growing darker overhead. The…
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Flight debriefs, thermal analysis, XC strategy, and field notes from the Valle del Cauca.
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Good to go? How to make for a good safe day.
Picture this: competition day, perfect blue sky, light winds kissing the launch. My glider’s laid out, harness clipped, and adrenaline…
The Low Save Mindset: When 100m AGL Becomes Your Starting Line
The 89-Meter Decision: When Everything Changes There I was, staring at my altimeter reading 89 meters above ground level, circling…
Birds of a feather = SUCCESS
Learn how staying with your paragliding gaggle prevents costly mistakes. Discover why flying with experienced pilots is crucial for competition…
Your XC Planning Should Start Where Others Stop!
Real XC planning goes beyond weather checks and GPS waypoints. Master pilots think in thermal cycles and energy zones, not…
The EN-B Sweet Spot: Why 13.5 Average Distance Matters
The biggest breakthrough in XC flying doesn’t come from chasing higher certification—it comes from mastering the EN-B sweet spot. Discover…
The Retrieve Math: Why Your Landing Zone Choices Make or Break 100km+ Flights
You’re soaring at 3,500m, tracking for a personal best, when fear strikes: “What if I land out there?” This mental…
Landing Out in Sugarcane Country
When the Fields Stretch to the Horizon: Surviving a Sugarcane Landing Picture this: you’re soaring over Colombia’s Valle del Cauca,…
Bomb-Out Magic: How to Turn Short Flights into Big Lessons
The Classroom No One Signs Up For Every XC paragliding pilot bombs out. Sometimes it’s a misread sky; sometimes it’s…
Fly with the Pros — Your 2026 Season Awaits
🪂 Fly with the Pros — The Core Line (Feb 1–9, 2026) Train and fly alongside an elite coaching team…