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Clouds and paragliding

Recognizing the clouds is very important for paragliding pilots Distinguishing clouds is a difficult task because of the vast number of different observable cloud formations. This is why we're going to introduce you to the main clouds in each major family. Being able to recognize the clouds in the sky is very important for paragliding…
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Why do we want to fly?

A bit of history about paragliding The 70's were years of great diffusion of hang gliders and base jumping (from cliffs) by parachutes. In 1972 the members of the skydiving club of Annemasse, in Haute Savoie (France), decided to use the drawer parachute (designed by NASA in 1965 and first used in the French World…
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Lift: the fuel to paraglide

Become a better paraglider pilot understanding micro-meteorology As a paraglider pilot, Understanding certain micrometeorology principles is extremely important because they directly affect the quality and security of your flight. Your familiarity with the weather will increase with experience. Nevertheless, as with any discipline, you should be curious about it and you should already be observing…
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