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Understand Ridge Soaring

Ridge soaring In another post, we have talked about the thermal lift. We know that the origins of thermals are linked to contrast of temperature. Nevertheless, when it comes to mountains, paraglider pilots can also use phenomenons associated to the wind. Let's talk about one of them: ridge soaring. Ridge soaring is really simple to…
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Understand the thermal lift

The thermal lift Glider pilots (these include also paraglider and hang glider pilots) use different types of lift. Today we will discover one of them: The thermal lift. The Earth's surface is far from being the same everywhere: It is composed of forests, fields, cities, lakes or other types of surfaces that do not react…
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Understand rules and regulations in paragliding

Paragliding rules and regulation for safety Learning the rules and regulations is an important part of your training. Thoroughly understanding them will make the activity safer, allow you to anticipate and avoid potential hazards and gain precious time in case you have to make a quick decision. They'll determine your course of action depending on…
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