Sol LT 1 Paraglider Review

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

By |2023-06-04T13:59:07+02:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: |Comments Off on Sol LT 1 Paraglider Review

The Porterville Paragliding Competition – When should we host it?

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

By |2023-03-25T19:35:14+02:00March 25th, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Porterville Paragliding Competition – When should we host it?

FIVE questions to ask before choosing a paragliding school

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

By |2021-06-28T16:27:18+02:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: General|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on FIVE questions to ask before choosing a paragliding school