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Paragliding - The Beginners Guide - Bastienne Wentzel & Ed Ewing

Paragliding - The Beginners Guide - Bastienne Wentzel & Ed Ewing

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Paraglider pilot training across the world follows the same basic principles. This book follows the broad teaching curricula of the BHPA (UK), USHPA (USA) and other national paragliding organisations, including Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It’s suitable for pilots worldwide.

Paragliding is now the world’s most popular kind of flying, enjoyed by tens of thousands of pilots worldwide. It’s a thrilling way to fly, but to do it safely you need to learn how to make sense of the invisible energies in the air and progress through a range of skills. Buy this must-have book now to get started on your journey.

Getting started

How does a wing fly? What happens on a paragliding training course? How do you safely launch a paraglider in different conditions? How do you turn? How do you come down? The book answers all the new-pilot questions in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way.

All the gear you need

Understand the difference between different types of paragliders and harnesses. Learn about flying instruments, helmets and reserve parachutes – and specialist kit for acro, accuracy, hiking, mountaineering and powered paragliding.

Understanding the air

Learn about the way air moves and what happens when you fly through it on a paraglider. Aerology is essential to keeping you safe and helping you pass your flying exams. Diagrams and easy-to-read explanations throughout make everything clear.

Learning about the weather

The book is an excellent meteorology primer, explaining weather systems and the art of forecasting. You’ll learn to read the clouds and the sky, how valleys and hills affect the wind, and how to use apps and other technology to your full advantage.

Becoming a qualified pilot

Learning to fly independently from an instructor is when your learning curve really takes off. It’s time to learn advanced manoeuvres that will keep you safe in a range of conditions. You’ll learn about advanced training, techniques, and over-water safety clinics.

Going places

Air law and airspace can be a dry topic, but our editors have made the essentials really simple and clear so you can stay safe and legal. Find out about the different kinds of instruments available – from basic altimeters to hi-tech flight computers.

Getting your licence

Paraglider pilot training across the world follows the same basic principles. The book follows the broad teaching curricula of the BHPA (UK), USHPA (USA) and other national paragliding organisations, including Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It’s suitable for pilots worldwide.

The story of paragliding

From pioneers to world record flights, learn how paragliding grew from an experimental activity in the French Alps in the 1980s to the incredible adventure sport it is today, enjoyed by an estimated 125,000 qualified pilots worldwide.

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