Seeing the Wind: How to predict the wind for landing your paraglider
Wind on Water You can spot wind on a lake or pond by observing changes in the water’s color and…
Flight debriefs, thermal analysis, XC strategy, and field notes from the Valle del Cauca.
Wind on Water You can spot wind on a lake or pond by observing changes in the water’s color and…
XC paragliding isn’t just about the big lines or the long climbs—it’s about how you finish. Most accidents don’t happen…
Being seen, heard, and found is your responsibility—not your driver’s. If your team can’t see you or reach you, small…
The one-liner (use this format) To/From — Where — Alt — Status — Intent/Request. Example: “Jess from Jeff — ridge…
Quick note: Some pilots didn’t receive last week’s newsletter due to a DNS configuration issue. That’s fixed now — thank…
A real XC from Piedechinche (Feb 23, 2024) — what the tracklog reveals and how to turn it into tomorrow’s…
Techniques for Faster, More Efficient Climbs If your first climb is slow, your whole XC day pays the price. This…
What if you didn’t need to fly 20 km farther or thermal 50% better tomorrow? What if you just improved…
Introduction Flying cross-country (XC) is one of the most thrilling yet demanding aspects of paragliding. It’s where pilots push beyond…