Brian Germain is a world renown skydiver and instructor. He has been exploring the art of flight for over 40 years and has tens of thousands of jumps. After a paragliding accident that landed him in a wheel chair in 1993, he made it his life's mission to help others understand fear and overcome it. Brain is a best selling author with many successful titles such as Transcending Fear and The Parachute and its Pilot.

Check out Brian's website here https://briangermain.com/

Summary

In this engaging podcast episode, Josh and the host navigate through various topics related to speed flying, personal experiences, and the challenges of podcasting. They discuss technical difficulties, overcoming nerves, and the importance of preparation. Josh shares his journey from early flying experiences to the evolution of his skills, while also touching on the significance of mentorship and training in the sport. The conversation highlights the mental blocks faced by athletes and the unique characteristics of different flight parks, providing listeners with insights into the world of adventure sports. In this conversation, Josh and the host delve into the intricacies of speed flying and paragliding, discussing the evolution of the sport, the importance of safety, mentorship, and the role of community. They emphasize the significance of note-taking in flight training, the balance of risk and safety, and the impact of ego in extreme sports. The dialogue highlights personal growth through experience and the necessity of thorough pre-flight checks, while also exploring the artistic expression found in speed flying. In this episode, Josh and the host discuss the transition from paragliding to speed flying, emphasizing the importance of understanding wing characteristics, safety techniques for descents, and the value of kiting. They explore the stigma surrounding speed flying, the challenges of tracking flight time, and the risks associated with having multiple wings. The conversation highlights the significance of bonding with a wing and being mentally prepared for flight, while also touching on the romanticism of smaller wings in the sport.

Episode 6 of the Speed Vector Podcast is all about competition, or the lack - there - of, in the world of Speedflying. Vic dives into his perspective of the competitive side of the sport and what he hopes to see in the future. He also talks about some of his ideas for different disciplines of speedfly comps.

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In episode 5 of the Speed Vector Podcast, Vic gives a personal review of the Level Wings Fizz (10m). He speaks on the wing's characteristics in both speedriding and speedflying environments and gives the listeners an honest insight into what this wing is all about.

In this episode of the Speed Vector Podcast, Vic gives an injury update and dives into his love affair with the Go Flare LINE along with other pieces of kit.

On this episode of the Speed Vector Podcast I dive into the reality of air sports and the fragility of life.

Episode 2 has arrived and it is all about progression in the sport of speedflying. I touch the wave tops of how USHPA defines progressing through the rating system S0 to S4. The meat and potatos of this episode is me talking about progression outside of how USHPA defines it.

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Fly fast. Fly safe.

Welcome to Speed Vector, a podcast for those who live for flight just above the ground. Hosted by speed flyer and adventure addict Victor Garcia, this show dives into the world a speed flying - sharing stories, insights, and interviews with the pilots pushing the sport to its limits. Whether you're launching for the first time or already chasing terrain at full speed, this podcast is for you!

New episodes dropping regularly. Strap in and send it!