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Paragliding Sea Thermals

Published on February 25th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Paragliding sea thermal tutorial Thermal tracking & horizontal speed Here are some tracklogs of get-aways from inland thermal sites (Greg Hamerton and Hugh Miller). Note the angle at which they climb (which of course will be... Read More →


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Pendeen-St Ives Coastal Out and Return

Published on February 8th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith

This is a real challenge that is motivating me and others in the club: Pendeen Lighthouse to St Ives and back. On XContest and Kernow rules this gives you 35.8 points – decent score! I managed... Read More →


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Kernow XC League Challenges

Published on January 8th, 2017 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Your flight logs should be uploaded to XC League to participate in this competition. The XC League runs annually from 1st November to 31st October. A Winter League ends on the last day of March. Pilots... Read More →


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Landing

Published on October 9th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Touch & Go Ridge soaring then touch down and take off again – repeat. No particular landing accuracy. Segment from 30 seconds   Practice at top of ridge and slope. Precision Top Landing Top land within... Read More →


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Setting Up For Paragliding

Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

1. Front Facing Connection Method Glider with span. (Up to 3:16). Minimal test 10 clean, 2 days consecutive 2. Front Facing Connection Method – Bunched May be good for strong wind conditions. Segment: 5:47 Minimal test 10... Read More →


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c-line collapse

Killing The Wing in Strong Winds

Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

1. C/D Riser Collapse Note the strong pull-down, up briefly with turn, then down again. Minimal test 10 clean On a 2-liner wing, the rear (B) risers are the closest. On my Niviuk Peak 3, the pressure... Read More →


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Launching

Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Launching Body position Get weight ahead of pivot point with head through the risers – for better safety, penetration and entry into harness. Minimal Test 10 clean Getting into pod harness Minimal Test Consistent Cross wind launch... Read More →


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paraglider ground handling

Ground Handling

Published on September 13th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

1. Reverse Kiting If the glider falls LEFT, face LEFT, step LEFT and add LEFT HAND brake. If the glider falls RIGHT, face RIGHT, step RIGHT and add RIGHT HAND brake. Minimal test 10 clean on... Read More →


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