Why Create Automated Paragliding Forecasts? There were several reasons why I created my algorithm and its resultant forecasts for all paragliding sites all over the Western Cape. It's evolved to become even more useful for paragliding pilots in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Early Warning for Paragliding Conditions There was a day in 2019 when I noticed that Piketberg was looking promising for
A 2-liner Paraglider for the C-class Pilot Introduction: I purchased the Sol LT 1 at the beginning of 2022. At the time of my purchase, there weren't many reviews available. The feedback I was able to find when I researched the glider was from visiting foreign pilots who knew others flying this glider i.e. the feedback wasn't first-hand. What I heard was that those who
After last year's dismal number of flyable tasks, the organisers of the annual Porterville paragliding competition have been questioning if we need a change of dates. A survey has been sent out to all previous participants requesting their preferred dates. I was recently contacted by a friend, Francois Miog (paragliding pilot and instructor), for my thoughts on when we should host it. As a data-loving
What a time to be alive! Paragliding has passed its pioneering days of the '80s and '90s. This post gives you ten great reasons why you should start paragliding lessons today. 1. Global growth Paragliding is growing all over the world. Germany has some 40000 paragliding pilots. China passed 10000 pilots years ago. Iran has over 6000 paragliding pilots. In the Turkish town of Oludeniz,
1. All year flying. It's amusing when visiting pilots ask when's "our season?". Our season does not end. It's on all year round. The types of flying and site choice may vary. You can have epic flying any time of the year. Summer is great for big distance flying and coastal dune soaring. Winter is great for city flying and light thermal flying. The northwest
Are you looking into paragliding but not sure which school to choose? This blog outlines FIVE practical questions to look into before making your choice. 1. Can I teach myself to fly? No, you can't. Well, you could. Though it would be illegal, and you will increase the chances of having an accident at some point. Accident's are as real as wheelchairs and funerals. Flying
I love task flying. It's like playing a computer game in the sky with the added bonus of it being 100% real. The first and usually only time most pilots fly tasks is during formal competitions of which South Africa has only two. It's a pity because flying a task is a great way to build your skills as a pilot. A few benefits of
In 2005 Steve Jobs' University of Stanford Commencement Speech made a real mark on my mind. Back then I was working in my first permanent job as an Agricultural Engineer with the KZN Department of Agriculture (DoA). Today, in my quest to understand the paths that lead one to air sports (attribution as it's known in the marketing world) I decided to look at
