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XC Secrets: Progressing Beyond Ridge Lift
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The transition from ridge soaring to thermaling is often led by the experienced pilots, who somehow seem to 'know' when...
XC Secrets: Catching thermals (with both hands)
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In this article and accompanying video we demonstrate and discuss how to catch thermals and control your thermaling turn focusing...
XC Secrets: How to thermal with pilots
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Here's the thing. If you've done your homework and checked the weather forecasts (see Weather Forecasting for Paragliders) then it's...
XC Secrets: Getting Away From Small Hills
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Flybubble explains how to escape from any small hill when trying to thermal and go cross country. Especially useful for...
Swing Mistral 7 v U-Turn Blacklight
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Carlo Borsattino, Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) of Flybubble, flew the Swing Mistral 7 and U-Turn Blacklight a good amount in...
XC Secrets: Using Outer Brake
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When climbing in thermals, you often see pilots using the outer brake to optimise the turn. Some gliders respond very...
