Cross country paragliding magazine

Essential reading for any pilot who wants to fly longer, further, higher and more safely. The region is considered extreme for paragliding, and tuttle described it as a good training ground for himalayan adventures in a. Paragliding at knuckles sri lanka silvereagle adventure private limited. Cross country magazine nick greece interview facebook. Pilots wanting to learn more about paragliding and improve their flying skills. The largest paragliding magazine on the planet thermik features our portfolio of photographs showing the beauty of flying over the atacama desert in chile. If youve flown in australia it was probably somewhere in the south east of the country. Online coaching session appeared first on cross country magazine in the core since 1988. Take a look at our selection of cross country and competition paragliding harnesses here.

Cross country magazine is one of the worlds leading voices in paragliding and hang gliding essential reading for any pilot who wants. Its in the south east youll find most of the famous sites, the biggest hills, the comps and the clouds. Cross country has been reflecting our passion for flying since 1988. Al is a passionate family man that loves to fly as well as teach new and experienced pilots. Cross country magazines fourth annual travel guide to some of the best paragliding and hang gliding sites around the globe. A team of top crosscountry pilots has developed a completely new approach how to evaluate and compare paragliding flights in a set sports rules. Collapse recovery is lowenergy but expect more sporty handling and performance. Nzhgpa crosscountry milestone achievement stickers are awarded the first time a pilot surpasses the milestone distances of 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or 200km open distance on a hang glider or paraglider in new zealand. They usually have an en b rating, and are mostly the highb wings, which have sharper turns and require some active piloting to keep control.

So if you havent been to visit us yet, here are some good reasons why you should. Cross country magazine gave wilderness a great write up in the january 2020 edition. He also gives thermalling tips, advice on how to stay high, describes what helped him win the 2018 us paragliding championship, and explains why his dog failed. Cross country magazine digital subscription discount. There are various disciplines of competitive paragliding. We team fly in our clinics when we start making moves to fly cross country much like a gaggle in a paragliding competition. Cross country is the worlds leading voice for hang gliding, paragliding and paramotoring pilots. Subscribe today and get instant access to over 500 pages of cross country articles with our special offer.

Paragliding photography the online paragliding magazine. We shall endeavour to unravel and extend any subscription by however many months we are out of circulation. Aerobatic competitions demand the participants to perform certain manoeuvres. Founded in 1988, and read in over 75 countries, cross country is.

Cross country travel guide magazine digital subscription. And someone buying their magazine because of their interest in. Cross country hang gliding is a vast subject, and few pilots seem to write to pass on their knowledge to others. Cross country flying has a certain mystique attached to it that tends to inhibit many pilots from adding that extra dimension to their flying. The golden rules of cross country paragliding and hang. Antofaya expeditions uncommon adventures in beautiful places. Respected as independent and authoritative, cross country is a readersupported publication read in over 100 countries. This years airplane pilot may be next years gyroplane pilot.

More journal than magazine, cross country aims to keep flyers fuelled with inspiration and information. Xcr is an international crosscountry flight competition in the region of the alps. So, no matter your size, skill level, or price point, we have something for you. Photographs by jarek wieczorek and text by tim mayer. Kelly approaches pilot progression in a systematic, logical way. Our tours have always had a 5 to 1 maximum on our student instructor ratio. Crosscountry flying is the classical form of paragliding competitions with championships in club, regional, national and international levels see pwc. Rather than focus on only one brand, we carry a variety of different brands in order to get you the right gear. With xc jaunts added to your flying, now you will get to enjoy not just. Mastering paragliding is a new approach to learning to fly cross country by paragliding guide kelly farina. From understanding the basics of glider handling to thermalling techniques and highlevel crosscountry advice, he breaks the sport down into manageable stages with.

Join paragliding world number 1 and paragliding legend. And powered sport flying magazine readers are some of the most adventurous pilots out there. A few thousand kilometers away in western australia. Cross country magazine is one of the worlds leading voices in paragliding and hang gliding essential reading for any pilot who wants to fly longer, further, higher and more safely. This table lists the pilots who achieved milestone paraglider flights during the 2017 season. Owner of xc paragliding cross country flight specialist. With 12 years of paragliding experience and much more in the backcountry elements, you couldnt learn to fly from a. Packed full of information and stunning photographs the guide is full of uptodate information about where to fly, when to go and who to talk to when you get there or before you go. If international free flying is your idea of fun, youre going to love this magazine.

Sahpa basic license or higher, radio, reserve, water, sun screen, good shoes, a desire to go cross country and a. These issues can be viewed online or downloaded to your mobile device as pdfs for offline reading requires free issuu account. International paragliding, paramotoring and hang gliding magazine. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Every two months we feature the best photography, writing, travel and freeflight adventure from around the world. Competitions are held for individual pilots as well as. Inside the magazine youll find contributions on how to thermal and how to fly better from world champions, red bull xalps athletes, alpine flying guides, flatlands gurus. Ten times a year, our magazine content reflects our obsession with flying, and we express it by packing each issue with the most imaginative, inspirational. Check out our selection of new and used paragliding equipment. Now, youll be able to view the magazine online, as well as download an offline version to take with you on your laptop and read at your convenience, and they will also be adding multimedia elements to the magazine in future issues to make your magazine experience just that much better. The magazine is now read by paraglider, hang glider pilots and paramotor pilots in over 75 countries. Highb wings are not recommended for new or low airtime pilots. Learn how to fly the best hang gliding and paragliding sites in the world from the tour du lac in annecy to the bingara run in manilla.