Toplanding on Mont Blanc, or Flip-Flops on the Roof of Europe
3. 3. 2020
In summer of last year, an interesting thermal situation occurred around the tallest peaks in the Alps, Mont Blanc (4,809 metres above sea level), making it possible to use rising thermal currents to turn above the 'Roof of Europe'. It was certainly unsurprising, then, that many paraglider pilots…
Frequent Flyers Project - Paragliding with a Cause
25. 6. 2015
Traveling for an extended period of time, especially with a wing, harness, and a reserve parachute, clearly deviates from the ordinary. There is always the question of weight, bulk... But for all that, traveling with your paraglider in some remote areas opens up a range of amazing discoveries and…
The Helm: Celebration of Freestyle Flying
19. 6. 2015
The XVI International Air Festival 2015 "The Helm" is one of the main free-flying event in Europe. The event is annually held in gorgeous setting that extends around Sierra de Segura, a small village in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, and revolves primarily around Mudéjar Castle, a…