Paragliding Atlas by Aninder Singh

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Tom de Dorlodot has raced nine Red Bull X-Alps, founded SEARCH Projects and flown to K2 with Horacio Llorens. In this podcast episode he explains how he turned the sport into a living (storytelling before results, VW, Red Bull and Garmin, crossing Africa on a shoestring), why nobody is ever fully relaxed on a D glider, and why piloting skills beat any XC course. We get into his 10 to 12 kg vol biv kit, steerable rescues, an AI co-pilot idea, the snowkiting accident that cost him 93 days in hospital and 11 surgeries, what Red Bull and Advance did next, and the day Chrigel Maurer told him, "Tom, it's a competition."

Gear mentioned: Advance TAU DLS, an EN-C two-liner in six sizes. Tom flies the OMEGA ULS and the WEIGHTLESS harness (https://www.advance.swiss/en/brand/team/tom-de-dorlodot). The bivvy harness prototype he describes is his own account; it is not on Advance's site.

#TomDeDorlodot #RedBullXAlps #ParaglidingSafety #VolBiv #Paragliding #ParaglidingPodcast

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Tom de Dorlodot (http://www.thomasdedorlodot.com)

SEARCH Projects (https://www.searchprojects.net)

Tom at Red Bull (https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/thomas-de-dorlodot)

Tom at Red Bull X-Alps (https://www.redbullxalps.com/int-en/athlete/thomas-de-dorlodot)

Tom at Advance (https://www.advance.swiss/en/brand/team/tom-de-dorlodot)

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In this special talk from the SRS BGD Edition, Bruce Goldsmith - designer, pilot, and founder of BGD opens up about the journey of building his brand and what it takes to run it all successfully.

About Bruce Goldsmith:

Bruce is a former World Champion paraglider pilot, a designer, and the founder of BGD. He has been shaping the sport for decades both through his competition knowledge and innovative designs.

#BGD #BruceGoldsmith #paragliding #SRS #paraglidingatlas #paraglidingdesign

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Official Website : ⁠BGD Paragliders⁠

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Learn how to thermal with a paraglider in this complete tutorial.

Brett breaks down how to find thermals, center the core, and climb efficiently so you can fly longer and safer on XC.

Feel free to Comment what you struggle with most in thermals and I’ll make a follow‑up video answering the top questions.

#paragliding #thermalling #howtothermal #paraglidingtutorial #XCparagliding

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🔗 Meet the Maestro: Brett Janaway (https://xtc-paragliding.com/)

SRS (https://sportsracingseries.org/)

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Join my newsletter for more regular updates: https://forms.gle/PN3LGt8L589cmugT7In this candid yet informative conversation with Luc on the sidelines of Superfinal in Pegalajar I got to sit down with him for a chat on some of the most commonly discussed topics in world of racing paragliders. We touch upon topics like: CCC rules and the 14cm speed travel limitPitch stability and moment coefficient (Cm) in paraglider designThe trade-off between stability and speed in competition wingsEnzo 3's marginal pitch stability, plastic rods, fabric shrinkageCertification challenges & Some Proposed solutionsConical End of speed section, altitude bonus, airspeed limitWhy the 10mm trimming limit doesn't solve the real problemProduction variation in competition wings (millimeter-level differences)The incentive to compromise stability for final glide performanceWant to go beyond the episode? Join me on Patreon for behind-the-scenes access to never-released audio, wallpapers, and a voice in the show's future. Link to more Awsomeness (https://www.patreon.com/cw/ParaglidingAtlas)🌍Soaring High Resources: Elevate Your Aerial Pursuits🚀🔗 Meet the Maestro: Luc Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/luc.armant/)Ozone webpage (https://flyozone.com/paragliders/team/ozone/luc-armant)The Document which Luc Speaks about : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZXZp9JtG3k2s5HoVAt2N5RVLDBpp715Km__yV_9Cy-E/edit?usp=drive_linkThe content I can't stop braggin about 😝 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/anindersingh13)📭 Email your AMA questions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

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In this talk, held on one of the bad weather days at SRS Piedrahita on one of the non-flying days, Brett breaks down the hidden science of paraglider trimming, the fine art of measuring and adjusting line lengths to optimize performance, safety, and legality.

At times You'll noticed blank screen for video which is due to the camera overheating at the time of recording, although the audio is fairly consistent throughout the conversation and without any glitches.

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🔗 Meet the Maestro: Brett Janaway (https://xtc-paragliding.com/)

SRS Live (https://srs.live/)

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Robbie Whittall is one of the most influential figures in the sport of paragliding

Most people know him as co-founder and test pilot of Ozone, all in all he is someone who has been a pioneer from back inthe day when it was all starting to get more fun and serious at the same time.

But today I get to sit with him for a conversation that goes far beyond flying, in this heartfelt conversation we get to speak upon topics much less spoken about but much more thought about as individuals in our journey as pilots chasing the freedom of free flight.

You may consider this as a philosophical conversation of some sorts where we touch upon topics such as:

The difference between dedication and obsession (and why both matter)

Why success, wealth and achievements will never bring true contentment

The Ozone origin story how three passionate pilots built one of the most respected brands in the sport

Why he traded adrenaline for gardening and meditation

The moment in the Himalayas that made him realize his own insignificance

How to say no to societal indoctrination (the power of being an individual)

Why social media is a dopamine trap disguised as learning

The joy of intermittent fasting and rejecting "normal"

This is not our typical podcast episode, instead this is a conversation about life, purpose, passion, and finding peace in a noisy world.

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👥 Stalk the Star: ⁠⁠Official Webpage Rob Whittall | Ozone Paragliders

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I promise one thing when you press play for this episode! And that is, that it doesn't matter whether you've been flying for 50 hours or 500 hours, this episode can and will change how you think about your flying. 

For a while I've wanted to brainstorm with two of the finest minds when it comes to teaching in our sport, this made me reach out to longtime friends and former guests Heli & Beni where we managed to have an in depth talk on what healthy progression in flying actually looks like.

We answer questions like: 

• Why most pilots skip steps- How not to progress too fast
• Why "going with the collapse" saves you from twists (and why your harness might be blocking you)
• The truth about active flying: release tension, don't block
• Asymmetric collapse management: when to brake, when to wait
• Why pilots freeze instead of throwing their reserve (loss aversion, adrenaline)
• Fear injury: how one scare can live in your brain for 10+ years
• The Dunning Kruger effect in paragliding: peak of ignorance → valley of despair → true expertise
• Half-face vs. full-face helmets: is peripheral vision worth the risk?
• Why instructors need to explain the "why" not just say "don't do it"
• Parakiting vs. paragliding: different flight envelopes, different control
• The "Killing Zone" why 50-200 hour pilots are most at risk

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Instagram Heli | Beni

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Russell Ogden needs no introduction for those of us who have been in the free flight community even for a bit, and as for others: He's a paragliding legend, a world champion, an Ozone test pilot, and someone who has consistently shared meaningful knowledge and advice throughout his career. In this rare and honest conversation, we talk about his experience and the wisdom he's gained from being at the forefront at the sharp end of the sport for nearly 3 decades in a row.

Other episodes that we mention in this show are:

1) Honorin Hamard(https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Sky-Gods--Flying-to-Win--Honorin-Hamard-e2dbvpa/a-aaohjsa)

2) Raul Rodriguez (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Risk-Vs-Reward-4--Ral-Rodrguez-e2qm9s5/a-abkake0)

3) Urs Haari (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Urs-Haari-The-Real-Truth-About-Reserve-Parachutes--A-Paragliding-Survival-Guide-e31vc3e/a-abtfvi8)

4) Luc Armant (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Luc-Armant-talks-about-Debunking-the-Myths-and-Upgrading-Enzo-3-e39o00s/a-ac7gp06)

5) Maxime Pinot (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Maxime-Pinot--The-Journey-Within--Mapping-our-Quest-to-Touch-The-Sky-With-Glory-e369o9u/a-ac3363u)

6) Will Gadd (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Consequence-Over-Probability-Will-Gadds-Field-Protocols-for-Rewiring-Risk-Intuition-and-Why-True-Safety-Lies-in-Clarity-e34pp65/a-ac15phs)

7) En B - 2 Liner (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Why-Paraglidings-Safety-Future-Looks-Different-RAST-Inventor-Michael-Nesler--the-LeelooX-Effect-e34hptv/a-ac0rih6)

8) Bill Belcourt (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/paragliding-atlas/episodes/Bill-Belcourt-The-Uncomfortable-Truth-No-One-is-Talking-about-in-the-Current-Safety-Paradox-e3a7or9/a-ac85fr6)

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Know more about James Oroc: https://www.cloudbasemayhem.com/episode-122-storytime-with-james-kiwi-johnson/

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Watch this episode on Youtube: Paragliding Atlas - YouTubeA talk with one of the most learned pilots in modern times, Dr Matt Wikes has time and again shared his wisdom on how to fly better. In this episode we uncover the scenarios for staying safe and the science behind them. Brain-body connection at 3000mtrs & beyond, health hazards, optimal nutritioning, adrenalin, confidence and much more. We speak about: – Why paragliding physiology is different– Nutrition: complex carbs vs. sweets– Hypoxia: your personal "hypoxic signature"– Cold hands and oxygen demand– Body type, ballast, and submarine – Reserve parachute research (zip line, G-force simulator)– First aid in remote settings– Adrenaline, confidence, and the "don't just stand there" trap🌍Soaring High Resources: Elevate Your Aerial Pursuits Want to go beyond the episode? Join me on Patreon for, behind the scenes access to production, never before released audio clips, digital downloads, a voice in the show's future and a weekly newsletter on Flight Safety ⁠💫The content I can't stop braggin about 😝 ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ 📭 Email your AMA questions: [email protected]

A snippet from an upcoming episode describing physiology of free flight.

In this talk, we break down the environmental factors that every pilot flying big mountains needs to understand: oxygen deficiency, cold exposure, G-forces, and sun exposure. You'll learn:

- The altitude threshold where hypoxia begins

- How to recognize your personal "hypoxic signature" before it's too late

- Why shivering increases your oxygen demand by 5x

- How cold, dehydration, and fatigue compound the risk

- Whether supplementary oxygen is worth the "faff"

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