Theo de Blic on how to become a (good) acro pilot

“Learn all there is to know about rescue parachutes… there’s no shame in ending up under your reserve – it’s happened to me 10 times already.” Cross Country’s new acro columnist Théo de Blic answers that eternal question … how do I become an acro pilot? Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Jon Chambers: Flying without the beep

“Flying on the tandem, my daughter commented on how much nicer it was flying ‘without the thing that goes beep’”. Jon Chambers finds himself flying without a vario and discovers that it’s a great way to improve your piloting skills – and enjoy the Alpine peace and quiet. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Paragliding on hold for parts of the Dune du Pyla

It’s Europe’s biggest sand dune and a playground for coastal paragliding, but France’s huge Dune du Pyla sometimes needs a little TLC, too. Parts have been ruled off limits this season to allow for vital conservation work. We’ve got the latest on the project. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Paragliding with Grupa 303

“Had it not been for the magnificent material contributed by the Polish squadrons and their unsurpassed gallantry, I hesitate to say that the outcome of the Battle of Britain would have been the same.” Matt Warren meets the pilots of the UK’s largely Polish Grupa 303 paragliding club – and hears first-hand the story of […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine