Bruce Goldsmith relates a recent close encounter with a Cu Nim and looks at how best to avoid the dangers of thunderclouds

Every pilot learns at paragliding school not to fly in the lee side. But we do. Bruce Goldsmith takes us on a cautious glide…

Bruce Goldsmith brings us up to date on paraglider behaviour during full frontals

The original film ‘Instability’ was made in 1992 and was the first instructional paragliding film to show paraglider pilots how to cope with collapses and other possible flight incidents. Bruce Goldsmith sets the scene for the sequel

The spiral dive is one of the most effective rapid descent manoeuvres in emergencies. But they can also kill. Bruce Goldsmith takes a look at what’s going wrong

Twists have become the number one danger for paragliding competition pilots. Bruce Goldsmith explains why

World Champion Bruce Goldsmith explains the Hexagon Theory of flying cross country. Essential reading for hang glider and paraglider pilots

Cross Country columnist Bruce Goldsmith gives his personal view on the latest technological development to sweep the paragliding world. A designer’s perspective.

Bruce Goldsmith gives some top advice on safe hang glider take-offs and landings

Paragliding and hang gliding expert Bruce Goldsmith explains the difference between a spin and a spiral