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FLY BETTER: How to find the core of a thermal

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
XC

Thermalling well is all about mental mapping, staying alert to new information and exploration within the thermal. And lots of flying is the only way to collect the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle, writes Bob Drury

Hang gliding and paragliding techniques: Harness setup, getting it right

Friday, January 17th, 2003
XC

A paraglider harness affects handling, comfort and security: Ian Blackmore has some top tips on setting them up

Hang gliding and Paragliding Techniques: using the speed bar

Wednesday, September 12th, 2001
XC

How do you best use the speed bar on a paraglider? Bob Drury explains how to accelerate your wing to get the best performance and security out of it

Free flight tips for Mr Average

Saturday, April 28th, 2001
XC

Rafael Dubois gives a few pointers after learning to paraglide or hang glide the hard way…