Hike and Fly - Map highlighting the hike from Tawonga South to Tawonga Gap launch
Hike and Fly – Map highlighting the hike from Tawonga South to Tawonga Gap launch
FAI Rock Stars. Last season’s best paragliding FAI triangles in Australia.
Did you read the news? Paragliding FAI triangles are in vogue, the new black so to speak. Nine out of ten people interviewed believe you are a rock star if you fly the FAI, land next to your car, reach into your fridge, and pop the top off a coldie. Even the seminal English band... Continue Reading →
Two Liner Progression Tips
My transition from a ‘three liner’ to a ‘two liner’ D (6.95 aspect ratio) paraglider, with focus on comp flying. I hope this article is useful to paragliding pilots thinking of flying a two liner paraglider for the first time, while also providing some helpful tips for experienced two liner competition pilots. I couldn't find... Continue Reading →
My Vol Biv gear – Europe trip
I love a list but what I love more is a shared list. This is what I took with me on my last flying and camping adventure to Europe. The items I didn’t use or could omit have been noted. Add a few more items to this for high altitude colder flying or when flying... Continue Reading →
Inspiring Aspiring – The luck of the Irish in New Zealand
How lucky am I? It must be due to my Irish heritage. My first flight in New Zealand just happened to be on one of the best days of the season and caught everyone by surprise. Bryan Moore (local living legend) had been trying to cross the divide north of Cascade Glacier for years but... Continue Reading →
Squad not squid
What a crazy couple of weeks. I am sitting on the plane on my way to Queenstown after having just competed in two Australian cross country paragliding competitions (Bright and Corryong). Two years ago, after my first competition, I made the lofty goal of trying to make the Australian Paragliding Cross Country squad. I didn’t... Continue Reading →
Shaggy Dog – Vol Biv Flying Site – Kullu Valley, India
Shaggy Dog (ShagaDugh Camp) may just be one of those gems for adventure paragliding in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Paragliding safety kit
This kit weighs in at just 350 grams and lives in my harness. I feel this is a necessary item and is particularly useful for overseas trips and adventure flying. Modify this and come up with your own concoction for flying cross country at home, on international trips, for competitions or soaring your local coastal site.... Continue Reading →
What is the Tanami Project?
The Tanami Project has grown out of my desire to fly and document the free flying in Central Australia. The mostly sandy Tanami Road extends for 1,000 km from Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory, into Western Australia’s Halls Creek. I believe the area has amazing potential for adventure flying. History As far as I... Continue Reading →
Tips for paragliding in Bir, India
Paragliding in Bir is a magical experience. The reliability of the weather and varied terrain make this a world class site. Pilots can bite off as much as they can chew. Low airtime pilots can cruise the front range fine tuning their thermalling while more experienced pilots can explore the back range where on a... Continue Reading →
