Articles – Prior to 1st Day

Read the below article to help you prepare for your 1st Paragliding Lesson
	Paragliding Lesson Preparations	Article describing what to bring, and what to read prior to beginning a paragliding lesson program.
	Learning Winglish & There is no Secret to Kiting	Two articles describing how to feel and connect to a paraglider for kiting and while flying. The first is a story, the second a direct argument for learning to relax as the key.
	Preflight of Paraglider	How to inspect the paraglider prior to a flying session.
	Lifting the Wing for Reverse Launches in a Paraglider	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.