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Archive for February, 2003

Hang Gliding and Paragliding Techniques: Finding, tracking and flying thermals in mountains

Friday, February 21st, 2003
XC

Predicting where a thermal will travel after releasing isn’t a skill that requires a missile guidance system, some simple 3D terrain analysis is enough to keep you airborne. Bob Drury explains how

Arrested: Dark Times in Deepest Africa

Wednesday, February 19th, 2003
XC

Two pilots get more than they bargain for when African troops arrest them for paragliding