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Published: Jun 25, 2025 • Read time: 6 mins By Para Clinics Aotearoa Introduction The Red Bull X-Alps is often described as the toughest...

Posted: June 25, 2025 • By Para Clinics For many pilots, the journey into paragliding begins with joy, wonder, and freedom. But somewhere...

By Para Clinics Aotearoa As a paragliding instructor and acrobatic pilot with over two decades of experience, I’ve seen the same mental...

By Para Clinics Aotearoa • June 7, 2025 At Para Clinics Aotearoa, we spend a lot of time helping pilots understand meteorology, site...

Published: June 2, 2025 When it comes to thermaling and progression in paragliding, many pilots unintentionally hold themselves back by...

Posted: June 2, 2025 • By Para Clinics What separates the good from the great in paragliding? It's not just airtime, wing type, or...

Building the Inner Foundation of a Safe and Evolving Pilot In paragliding, we talk a lot about weather , gear , and flying technique —and...

🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Ground Handling Is Non-Negotiable It's the foundation of good flying. Want safer launches, better reactions, and...

This in-depth incident analysis offers critical lessons for pilots at every level — especially those flying high-performance EN-B wings...

The Common Intermediate Trap Many pilots move from school to solo flying without a system for safe progression. The big risk? Trying new...

🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Biggest Mistake? Not Moving Your Feet Staying static leads to uneven line tension, collapses, or glider surge. Your...

🪂 Key Takeaways: Reserve Deployment on a CCC Wing Flying high-performance gliders demands precision, fast reactions, and a deep...

Para Clinics Aotearoa • May 25, 2025 Breaking the 100km barrier in paragliding is a dream for many pilots. It’s one of those magic...

New to flying? Set yourself up for a long, safe, and rewarding paragliding journey with these core principles. Slow is smooth. Smooth is...

Whether you’re new to cross-country or trying to level up your thermalling game, this edition dives into a real-world flight review full...