Kurt Eder flies a massive triangle …read more
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Kurt Eder, backcountry in his own backyard
Kurt Eder, backcountry in his own backyard …read more
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Niviuk in the Red Bull X-Alps 2017
Niviuk in the Red Bull X-Alps 2017 …read more
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“Nothing gets close to its weight or packing size”
“Nothing gets close to its weight or packing size” …read more
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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
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
Icaristics: Re-evaluating the contact position
“Try to use as little brake as possible when flying. This leads to better performance and more safety.” Bruce Goldsmith re-evaluates the contact position and where your hands should be when aiming for the best performance – and safest flights. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more
Review: Skywalk Chili 4
What happens when you give flying guide and cartoonist Steve Ham a whizz on Skywalk’s new Chili 4? Well, let’s just say that his dazzling illustrations speak for themselves. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more
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
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