Recorded 11 April 2020. So the very first podcast that I recorded closes this series. Uncut and unedited. Even the staying alive intro song is played "manually" with a separate Bluetooth speaker. Rougher than rough, like in the olden days.... This whole podcast thing started as a request from a beginner called Nicolas on our local paragliding club whatsapp group, for some tips. Along with my friend's Uli Prinz, Gerhard Beukes, Deon, Kieran and a few others, I was encouraged to do the podcasts that I've recorded to date. In this podcast I underline most of the top important safety tips I consid ..read more

Recorded 20 May 2020 Thomas and Stefan are xc cracks.. Tom held the world record fai triangle for ages. A 325km flight (still longest in Northern alps)! Stefan works for Skywalk, did Xalps and is an excellent comp pilot. They chat about the Zillertal (Ziller Valley in North Tyrol, Austria) where they live. Takeoff at 9am for the big days.. Strategy, about bombing out and Satisfaction discussed. How Tom flies very close to the mountain... But sometimes involuntarily landing on a high mountain, costing him in competitions. Stefan Gruber working at Skywalk.. Top secret news on the Cayenne 6. What ..read more

Recorded 19 may 2020.Richard, in his push British accent is great at storytelling. His opening tale, the new years day, hangover, xc flight, landing in the big 5 game reserve story..car gets a puncture, make a jack out of stones etc... Fun podcast with strong messages! Xc in barren places... Be prepared! "when stuff goes wrong, it happens fast!" Lots of great stories and laughs. The omega Xalps 3..2 liner in the c class... Very exciting. What flying a 2 liner for the first time is like. Learning to fly in Chamonix. 5200m bases in the alps.. Flying over Mt blanc. Travel and flying.. Dominican R ..read more

Recorded 29 May 2020 Emma represents the UK in comps. A mom of two, Pwc pilot and estate agent, married to Steve and living in Annecy, France. We chat about the property market and flying in Annecy. Paradise.. A playground described. Anyone for a chateau..a bargain at 3,5million Euros Discussing the competition mindset. Emma has always been competitive. Started in 2009 and flying 6 to 9 comps per year. Having a rethink about that...! BPRA.. Good view on flying comps. Jocky Sanderson.. Sent her on first xc with just 12 hours of total airtime! "On the radio.. Pull in big ears... WHAT is big ears ..read more

Recorded 29 May 2020 Torsten is a family man and head designer at Gin paragliders. To comp pilot and very wise man. He gives deep views into the pleasure of flying.. Designing of gliders, kites, and some gliders he would rather forget. History lessons and times at Gin, UP and crazy stuff. Never broken a bone, I was lucky. A glider I'd rather forget... Reading 3 books at the same time..!! 12 rules for life.. Jordan petersen Can't hurt me.. David goggins Thinking fast and slow.. Daniel Kahneman Being appreciative in life, enjoying flying. Lessons in life and regarding changes. Running instead of ..read more

Recorded 27 April 2020 Rus is a family man, generous and patient. Head test pilot at Ozone and big champion! Brilliant insights in everything from Xc vs Comp flying to how fortunate we are to do this thing.. Lockdown it's economic, environmental and other effects How I joined ozone. How instructors have a shelf life of 7-10 years. Career structures changing Raised expectations. Trance and flying. Why we fly.. "flow state" "In touch with nature" "the texture of the air" We are first generation to ever do that. "So many magic moments. Swifts zinging around you.. A Layer of contentedness" 10 day ..read more

Recorded 15 May 2020 Jost is a Slovenian competition pilot that lives in Lasko and works for Naviter. We discuss lightweight equipment and "heavy" kits... What makes sense? Slovenia explained.. Sea, mountain, flying and skiing.. All within 1hours drive. The LOVE country. Lots of reasons to visit. Safe and great place. Flying in the Julian alps.. Kobarid, Tolmin and Lijak Naviter -Rasaam, Marco, Andre.. Great company.. See you cloud.. What is coming out next.. Development. Support.. Very important for us. Importance of good, reliable equipment in all sports. 1,2 our 3 sets of paragliding equipm ..read more

Recorded 12 May 2020. Barney is known as the wild man of Borneo. Most UK pilots know this legend and he started the BPRA, pro as the most famous paragliding race programme in the world! Phillipe Broers, Uli Prinz and pilot personalities are discussed. BPRA-Sharing, philosophy, Malin, Rus Ogden, Guy Anderson. No Egos, discipline, A framework of help and support. How to FastTrack your flying learning. Theo and Harry's stories. Very motivating! SIV training camps and Rus' mantra. Keep your Dick in! Diorama, tuning gliders, do and review. Hugh Miller and Thomas Thierry(sp). Self belief. Fabien Bla ..read more

Recorded 15 May 2020 John and his wife Katja live in Bali. Hangliding and paragliding world champ, John flew 186 miles (300km) on a hangie in 1983!!! They speak of Bali, Pepe Lopez, how tourism has changed in Bali.. Constant summer. Hindu, welcoming, smart people. Commercial tandem flying there. "Trade" constant winds.. 150m high, 20km long. Big business kept for the Indonesians. Bus loads of Chinese clients. John retired gracefully from comp flying and now loves tandem and sharing it. Thermaling with eagles in Pyrenees. Bali Chronicles.. Showcasing talent on the island... Instagram page as a ..read more

Jocky is a legend. " Inventor " of SIV perhaps? My first full stall that went wrong! Keswick (his area in the lake district national Park) and "Escape".. Just ESCAPE! Flying in the UK... The NorthSouth Cup. Escape website. The team... How guides need to be passionate and talented. Robbie Whittal, the Isle of man TT The Firebird Ninja.. Wire risers and designing a custom harness for it... Ooops! "we didn't think much in those days"! Olu deniz and funny training stories. Tips and insights into siv. A focus on equipment and advances on technology. The fallout of post school pilots.. Goto a club ..read more