North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Oceania. I've travelled far and wide in search of the gurus of our sport. Some of which are 'household names' such as Jocky and Kelly, others more akin to the sage hidden in the mountains. Regardless the individual I chance upon, my overarching plan has been little more than locate and sponge …
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Cross Country training with Paragliding Mexico.
Day 3. Another task has been set, the intention to synergize upon that which has been taught thus far. But before any flying can occur, laundry awaits. With everything washed and hung to dry, I grab my flying kit and head out. Just shy of 0900 hrs I spot Marko's truck and hop in. The …
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Building Blocks of Cross Country Paragliding in Valle de Bravo.
The maiden flight of the Gin Explorer complete, day two brings with it further training in the building blocks needed to successfully paraglide cross country (XC) here in Valle de Bravo. Sunrise. Recovered from a gruelling first day of flying and classroom, I finally get a chance to grab a few snaps of where I am …
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Maiden Paragliding Voyage with the Gin Explorer.
Finally the opportunity to do what I came here for - to fly my new Gin Explorer paraglider. Marko, having given our respective kits a once over, provides a run down of the day: Wait for a respectable mass of pilots to launch and watch to see if many are able to climb out. If not, …
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