This all-new book is bound to become the standard paragliding manual around the world. It presents a detailed step-by-step training method with the latest techniques and follows the USHGA training program. Whether you are new to paragliding or wish to take a refresher course to polish your skills, this book is sure to provide a goldmine of information.

 Includes the following topics:

• Step-by-step training


• Ground handling


• Learning judgement


• History of paragliding


• Equipment concerns


• How paragliders work


• Perfecting turns


• Avoiding dangers


• Special chapters on takeoff and landing


• Parachute insights


• Thermal lore


• Flight rules


• Performance factors


• USHGA rating guide


• Weather for paragliding


• ... and much more!