Paragliding: 101 Ways to Fly Better is designed to help pilots progress through the sport. With hundreds of photos and illustrations throughout it includes everything pilots need to know to help them learn the art of thermalling and flying XC. It includes dedicated sections on equipment, thermals, flatland flying, mountain flying, hike-and-fly, SIV, safety, sports psychology and more, and brings our techniques and knowledge base right up to date.
Choosing Equipment From choosing the right glider and getting the right size to knowing when it’s the right time to step up. Plus, how to maintain your kit.
Fundamentals Managing tricky launches, active flying, pitch control, rear-riser control, using your speedbar, top-landing and learning to fly your own way.
Thermals and Thermalling From understanding the cumulus cycle and predicting where thermals…
