Mastering Paragliding – Kelly Farina

DescriptionMastering Paragliding is a new approach to learning to fly cross country by paragliding guide Kelly Farina. Kelly approaches pilot progression in a systematic, logical way. From understanding the basics of glider handling to thermalling techniques and high-level cross-country advice, he breaks the sport down into manageable stages with achievable goals. It includes: – Mastering the basics: learning to fly smoothly, consistently and confidently -Thermalling well: the 4/90 rule, thermal etiquette and gaggle flying – How to plan a cross-country route and fly it successfully – Valley winds explained, including where and where not to fly – An in-depth exploration of how to fly the mountains – High level flying: how to fly efficiently and fast – Meteorology for pilots, including cloud assessment – Thermal formation, restitution and inversions – Real-life practical flying case studies in the Alps and Dolomites – How to structure your learning and progress quickly using the Pyramid of Progression “I wish I’d had this book when I’d started flying XC, especially when I first flew in the Alps” – Josh Cohn, USHPA Magazine review