Mastering Paragliding is a unique approach to learning to fly cross country by paragliding guide Kelly Farina. He 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 and the Föhn
• 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. Read the full review here (.pdf).