Advanced Paragliding (English version)

Advanced Paragliding – Elevate Your Flying Game

Over 3000 copies sold in its first 10 months on sale – and nothing but praise from everyone who’s read it. Whether you’re wanting to fly more efficiently, want pro thermalling tips, or simply trying to recover from a setback, this book is for you. Get learning from the world’s best!

Push your paragliding skills to a new level with Advanced Paragliding, a powerful guide by Gavin McClurg and the Cross Country Magazine team. Tailored for intermediate pilots with 100+ hours of flight time, this book delivers elite insights that’ll help you fly farther, fly safer, and fly smarter. Facebook+7Cross Country Magazine+7Cross Country Magazine+7

Why It Stands Out

• Solid track record with over 3,000 copies sold in the first 10 months and growing—this book resonates with the flying community. Cross Country Magazine

• Deep sourcing: more than 8 years of interviews with over 100 world-class pilots. cloudbasemayhem.com+9Cross Country Magazine+9Cross Country Magazine+9

• More than just technique: explores aerology, meteorology, psychology, safety, and risk management—because flying is as mental as it is physical. Lookout Mountain Flight Park+3Cross Country Magazine+3Cross Country Magazine+3

What You’ll Gain

• Wisdom from the best: 18 “Secrets of Champions” chapters featuring insights from legends like Adel Honti, Chrigel Maurer, Bruce Goldsmith, Jocky Sanderson, and more. Discover Paragliding+4Cross Country Magazine+4Cross Country Magazine+4

• High praise from peers:

  “Advanced Paragliding is a ‘Secrets of Champions’ on steroids... many of my paragliding idols reveal ultimate tips and tricks to fly far, fly safe, and fly fun.” – Nick Greece Paragliding Forum+7Cross Country Magazine+7Cross Country Magazine+7

Core Technique Chapters Include

• How to Thermally Better

• How to Glide Better

• Navigating ‘Intermediate Syndrome’

• When to Step Up — and When to Step Down

• Tweaking Your Mental Game

• How to Avoid Accidents & Kill Complacency

• Practice Reserve Deployment

• SIV Training — When and How

• Flying Competitions

• Big XC Flying — Go Faster, Fly Farther

• Recovering from Frightening Experiences

• Threat & Error Management — Learn from other aviation disciplines
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Book Details

• Author: Gavin McClurg (host of the acclaimed Cloudbase Mayhem podcast) with a dedicated editing team from Cross Country Magazine. Paragliding Forum+8Cross Country Magazine+8Lookout Mountain Flight Park+8

• Length & Format: 254 pages, full-color, durable “flexibound” cover—built to last. Cross Country Magazine+1

Final Word

Advanced Paragliding is a must-have tool for any pilot ready to grow—technically, mentally, and spiritually. It isn’t just another manual; it’s a collection of truths, tactics, and hard-won wisdom from the best in the sky. Each chapter brings you closer to unlocking your full flying potential.