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Instructional Paragliding Articles
Syllabus	Article	Description
Technical
	Paragliding Lesson Preparations	Article describing what to bring, and what to read prior to beginning a paragliding lesson program.
	Learning Winglish	An article describing how to feel and connect to a paraglider for kiting and while flying. This article is great to read at the beginning of any lesson program.
	Preflight of Paraglider	How to inspect the paraglider prior to a flying session.
	Lifting the Wing for Reverse Launches	The key to kiting is how to lift the wing overhead each and every time. This article summarizes the main techniques for achieving this...
	Reverse Connection to a Paraglider	Article showing step by step instructions for connecting to a paraglider for a Turn Transition or Reverse Launch. The steps are combined with the harness connection preflight checks.
	Landing and Flare Timing	Article describing the 7 - 5 - 3 "two stage" flair technique for landing the paraglider..

	Reverse Launch Primer	Article written by Joe Bosworth (Of Australia). Overview of good Reverse Launch practices.
	Paragliding Safety Primer	Long Term safety in paragliding needs some prioritization and looking out for the little things. This article discusses some systems and techniques you can use to achieve this.
	Preset Hand Kiting	An article describing how to feel and connect to a paraglider for kiting and while flying. This article is great to read at the beginning of any lesson program.
	Torpedo Launch Basics	Article describing how and why to use a Torpedo Launch.
	Flight Plans and Primary Flight Paths	An article conveying the importance of having a flight plan and how this minimizes hazards for student and every flight.
	Speed to Fly	Article I wrote describing speed management relating to glide ratio in a Paraglider.

	Avoiding BlowBack at Mussel Rock	Article I wrote about avoiding Blowback at Mussel Rock - AKA "The Dumps". People often think flying paragliders at this beautiful coastal site as being ultra safe, but many visiting and some locals have experienced blowback.
	Avoiding BlowBack	Same article as above, but I revised (de-referenced from Westlake Cliffs) for the USHPA Hang Gliding and Paragliding magazine and it was *published December 2004 USHPA Magazine.*
	Active Flying	Article defining "Active Flying" in a Paraglider.
	Rotors and Mechanical Turbulence	Article discussing how mechanical turbulence is created and how to be aware of where it is and avoid...
	Light Wind Ridge Soaring	Article I wrote about flying Paragliders in Lighter Wind Conditions. Published in July 2005 USHPA Magazine.
	Right of Way Rules	The Basic Right of Way Rules for Free Flight crafts (Paragliders, Hang Gliders, Sailplanes)
	Addendum to Right of Way Rules	Article I wrote about some issues within the Right of Way rules that need better definition. Published in August 1996 USHPA Magazine.
	Figure 8 Landing Approaches in a Paraglider	Article describing the Figure 8 landing approach in a Paraglider.
	A/C Paragliding Launch	Article describing a technique that uses the A and C or D riser to better manage wings quick ascent during high wind launch situations.
	Cobra Paragliding Launch	Pictures and description of the Cobra launch technique used in higher winds to circumvent the pull of eye of the wind reverse launches.
	Wind Shear Information	Information about wind shears that occur in the San Francisco Bay Area at the coast.
Information
1996 Article by Paul McHugh		"Taking a Flyer On the Sport Of Paragliding" - I took Paul McHugh of the San Francisco Chronicle - Outdoor Section for a brief Tandem Flight and he wrote this article about the experience.
Paragliding Rating Requirements		USHPA Part 104 - rules governing Paragliding. This document lists the requirements for each rating, tasks for demonstration, and operating limitations for each rating.
P2 Study Guide		New - A study guide to help you prepare better for the P2 Written Examination.
Flying at La Salina, Baja, Mexico		A site intro and basic information about flying in and around La Salina, Baja, Mexico.
Tandem Paragliding Preparations		Article about what you need to know, bring with you and understand before flying tandem in a Paraglider.
Article from South Bay Accent Magazine		Interview type article for general info about Paragliding.
External Sites with Articles
Sky Nomad		Sky Nomad is a school and tandem operation in Bulgaria. They have a great list of articles on the linked page.
Expanding Knowledge Site by Jérôme Daoust		Lots of Instructional and Technical Articles and more ...

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Instructional Paragliding Articles