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175km from Georgia illegal border crossing | Paragliding XC flight

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Golden tips from Ozone

Not long ago I was going through some of Ozone’s articles on their webpage, www.flyozone.com. Frankly I didn’t expect to have that good of a read but casually scrolling around their site wouldn’t hurt anyone. As a beginner you’ll come across Ozone’s gliders endlessly - a lot of praise is given by the general PG community all over the globe and their Shark Nose Technology has come pretty far in terms of innovation. In many aspects it is my impression that Ozone is a legit company. Airg just has my attention a lot more though since they produce the Emily glider, which I can easily see myself buy when I really get into acro. I’m super excited about where I’ll be in terms of flying in a year - with the amount of hours I do atm and with my dedication and commitment I imagine myself engaging in acro. I dream about competing in competitions but first and foremost I must get my flying hours and get top-fit for regular flying in general. 

Off-point that was! 

What I actually intended with my entry was this interesting article written by Rob from the Ozone team. Here is a link: 

http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/infozone/tips-and-advice/dealing-with-deflations/

The title suggests that the article only deals with how to deal with deflations but as I read it, it turns out that it touches upon so much more than that. Below is some sections (even just short sentences) that appealed to me a lot and made me think. They would make more sence if you actually read the article yourself, however, for me these sentences make a lot of sence: 

“Check the weather”

Well, for the better half of my flying adventure I’ve relied on my own shitty (wups) predictions, which most of the time turn out to be pretty Goddamn wrong. I’ve also relied on my PG buddy’s (who’s a very experienced pilot) predictions, which were better but still not as precise as a weather chart or governmental (or whatever source you use) will be. Especially if planning for longer XC, it makes sense to check the weather from as many different sources as possible. Obviously. 

“Your ego and desires are your worse enemies” 

Couldn’t be more precise if you ask me. My first XC attempt (which ended with an 18.2km flat triangle) was a culmination of ignorance (I had no idea of what stronger conditions feel like) and a need to prove myself to the new site I was flying at. I believe that me going to Goundau, the mountain I went to to get high for my XC, was an expression for my need to get out of my regular flying around take-off but unfortunately also because I felt I needed to prove that I am a fast-progressing beginner pilot who dares to go to the strong mountain. All ended good but I am really working on not getting into dangerous situations that I cannot handle because of my ego and desires. Nowadays it’s more expressed when I’m flying with my flying buddy who is four years more experienced than me and flies big XC here in Taiwan. When we’re flying in the same area I am so focused on getting closer to that thermal core than him, which, obviously, also is a good thing because we help to push each other to become better. I am just trying to be aware of the fact that pushing myself more in XC because of a stupid invisble line of rivalry can potentially become very dangerous. Also there is no doubt that I’m not the better pilot. 

“All the warning signs but you still continue”

Yes. Yes, yes, yes. As a beginner with less than 10 hours of experience I reminisce back to when I let other people decide whether or not it was possible for me to take off. Not gonna happen anymore. I have taken off with two riser twists due to complete confusion and rush on take-off and I learnt my lesson the nice way and not the way that people break their back and cannot fly for ages. Here in Puli where I fly now, a lot of pilots have difficulties taking off (it’s a completely other story, though) and the least thing you would want is the other pilots getting impatient with you because your take-off is not happening. Follow your gut. Don’t take-off if you don’t feel like it. Don’t let anyone tell you where to go, where to take off, where to land, where to thermal etc. Take it in and base your decision upon the advice you’ve been given but most importantly listen to your gut. I have failed to do that a couple of times and ignoring the feeling in my stomach only makes me a worse pilot sitting on the edge of the seatboard.  

“Only react if you understand the situation so you can be sure that your reaction is the correct one”

Not long ago I had my first non-simulated full frontal that happened to me in a 5.5 m/s thermal bubble on my second XC attempt. First off, I ignored all the warning signs that I shouldn’t go that day because conditions were considerably stronger than usual and the pocket of the mountain I went to also happened to be a nice convergence zone of two ridges, which means that both thermic and dynamic activity would converge right there where I was. I was lucky to have tried to pull my own full frontals in training so I knew what sensations to expect but it was still a very bad experience for me. I felt the glider surge and I was ready to catch it (as in normal pitch) but did it too late. I looked up (another mistake) and the glider had a nice, strong whip pretty close to the trailing edge. In that moment I knew that the frontal wasn’t small scale but luckily my glider is. My EN-A recovers from deflations almost faster than I can react, which makes it a super nice beginner glider for the bold types. On a higher-end glider this would not have been the case without the correct pilot inputs so although I have a glider, which is very forgiving I will have to consider this point in the future. 

“Throw your reserve if you are low and out of control”

This one I have in the back of my mind whenever I fly. Whenever a bad situation happens (they haven’t really occured to me that much unless I do my wingovers too big without outside brake) I need to mentally prepare myself that the moment I am low and the situation and glider are out of control, I need to pull that handle. I suspect that there is some heroic influence on why this point is mentioned in the original article written by Ozone. I suspect that some pilots find it heroic not to pull that handle unless they’re in total deep shit in which case the reserve may be too late. I hope that’s not the case but at the minimum this point reminded me that I have a reserve I can use (and SHOULD) in case I cannot fix it myself. I highly doubt this will be the case with my EN-A. 

What I like about most of Rob’s points of view is that he is a humble pilot. He does not seem to need to proof anything to anyone. He admits his mistakes, shares them and try to become a better pilot. As a test pilot he has been in some alarming situations, which I have not, and his thoughts are very interesting for anyone interested in reading about not only how to deal with deflations but also how to avoid having them in the first place. 

Oh, and here is a link again: 

http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/infozone/tips-and-advice/dealing-with-deflations/

/Signe 

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Thank you Macedonia for the warm welcome, hospitality and five unforgettable flying days. The organization of the paragliding competition was at the highest level, so the committee did an excellent job with setting beautiful tasks, and of course, a big THANK YOU to all the pilots for their help in finding the rising air currents, good company and unforgettable impressions. See you in Aksaray for the paragliding World Cup. #xcparagliding #pwcparagliding #paraglidingpwc #PrePWCNearBirdsCupUkrainianOpen2021 #Mykhailiuta.pg #skyatlantidaparagliding #skyatlantida #paraglidingguide #paraglidingcourse #paragliding #makedoniaparagliding #paraglidinginmakedonia #krushevoparagliding #paraglidinginkrushevo (at Makedonija) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjs_cqCAI3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As long as I have not participated in the paragliding competition🌏 It is wonderful! 🌞❤️❤️ #Paragliding #Xcparagliding #Makedoniaparagliding #paraglidinginmakedonia #paraglidingguide #skyatlantidaparagliding #paraglidingwithskyatlantida #PrePWCNearBirdsCupUkrainianOpen2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ6_LgCsuu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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NEW CAUCASUS PARAGLIDING RECORD | FAI TRIANGLE 129km

The 2020 paragliding season is drawing to a close and it is time and inspiration to open HHD and get to grips with the video footage that has been filmed this summer.

This is a small, beautiful video clip about how Anatolii Mykhailiuta on May 28, 2020 set a new paragliding record for the Caucasus, a FAI triangle with a length of 129 kilometers.

Let me tell you a secret, this record is 129 km. Anatolii has already beaten on August 9, 2020, wait for the premiere! 😊

Don't forget to comment, like and subscribe to the channel. This motivates us to shoot more beautiful videos about paragliding and all the adventures in the Caucasus Mountains.

Enjoy watching.

 Link to xcontest:

https://www.xcontest.org/2020/world/en/flights/detail:mykhailiuta/28.5.2020/07:09

Flight to Ivry:

https://ayvri.com/scene/7dj2x2v35e/ckfplow9k00013b6e2vqt08h5

 Paraglider: Flow Spectra ML

Suspension: Gin Race 4 XL

Rescue parachute: Gin G-lite

Flight Instruments: Flymaster live and Oudie 5 pro

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❤️Today I was lucky to meditate far from the daily bustle, at a height. 🌈 The blue sky, below me a small cloud 🌥 , the steep rocks of the peaks, the Chaukhi mountain massif, with north peak ⛰ 3843 meters. 👉And how was your day? 🙃Сегодня посчастливилось помедитировать в дали от повседневной суеты, на высоте. Синева неба, подо мной небольшое облачко, отвесные скалы вершин, горного массива Чаухи, с северной 🏔️ вершиной в 3843 метра. ☁️А как прошёл ваш день? #Chaukhi #Sno #xcparagliding #Mykhailiuta #маршрутныйполёт #параплан #meditation #медитация (at Sno, Dushet'Is Raioni, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZlyfxnGm6/?igshid=7xw40pja8wfy

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The forecast for today foretold good weather for paragliding. I planned to make a triangle FAI in 100 + km. But alas, it did not work out 😒. Not counting the many frontal and asymmetric collapses 😁. The first couple of hours in the air made me think about cancelling today's task 🤗. After 15.00 the flight became more comfortable, but not for much. As a result: I am glad that I went to the sky and spent four and a half hours in solitude with nature and my thoughts!❤️ I wish good and well-being to everyone.🙏 Прогноз на сегодня предвещал хорошую лётную погоду. Планировал пролететь треугольник ФАИ в 100+ км. Но увы не сложилось😒. Не считая множество фронтальных и асимметричных сложений😁. Первые пару часов в воздухе заставили меня задуматься об отмене сегодняшнего задания🤗 После 15.00 лететь стало комфортнее, но не на много. По итогам: я рад, что вышел в небо и провел четыре с половиной часа в уединении с природой и своими мыслями!❤️ Всем желаю добра и благополучия🙏 #xcparagliding #Mykhailiuta #skyatlantida #georgia #полётнапараплане #маршрутныйполёт (at Gudauri, Dushet'Is Raioni, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXBLo3HUG-/?igshid=9ex1f3r6vfta

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When you do something with love, it turns into magic and becomes art. ✨ 📢Six hours in the air, 144 kilometers of unforgettable experiences. It is beyond words. ❤️ ⠀ All good weather and soft landings. 🙏 ⠀ Когда что-то делаешь с любовью, это превращается в магию и становится искусством. 📢Шесть часов в воздухе, 144 километра незабываемых впечатлений. Это не передать словами. ❤️ ⠀ Всем добра и хорошей погоды. 🙏 ⠀ #xcparagliding #georgia 🇬🇪 #Gudauri #Mykhailiuta with #skyatlantida (at Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJwWCOHrkB/?igshid=17vjworldqr8c

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New paragliding record of the Caucasus FAI triangle 144 km! 

Today Mykhailiuta Anatolii broke his previous record of 128 kilometers FAI triangle.

Flight track link: https://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/flight/2599172

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The record holder of the Caucasus and Georgia is a paraglider pilot, instructor Anatolii Mykhailiuta, more details here: https://skyatlantida.com/en/about_us

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🌈A fabulous paragliding flight over mt. Chaukhi mountain range, in the Caucasus 🇬🇪 ⠀ 🎏Сказочный полёт на параплане над горным масивом Чаухи, Грузия 🇬🇪 ⠀ #xcparagliding #paragliding #insta360 #caucasus #skyatlantida #Mykhailiuta #полетнапараплане #Чаухи #Казбег #Грузия #Chaukhi #параплан #маршрутныйполёт #crosscountry #vol_biv #парапланеризмнакавказе #caucasusparagliding #flyCaucasus #Caucasianparagliding #paraglidinginGeorgia #georgiaparaglider #georgiaparagliding #GudauriParagliding #flyGudauri #kazbegiparagliding (at Sno, Dushet'Is Raioni, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEb9e8tH96P/?igshid=aclkkdv6mf51

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Les tengo una primicia, esta será la camiseta oficial de la Pre-PWC Santiago 2019. . . #parapente #paragliding #voolibre #freefly #parapentechile #paragleiten #parapendio #парапланеризм #gleitschirm #gleitschirmfliegen #paraglidingworld #prepwc_Chile #alaschilenas #chilecompite #bornattheandes #merecidorelajo #xcmag #elsueñodevolar #cordilleradelosandes #instachile #XCParagliding #ParaglidingPilot #paratodoslosterrenosdetuvida #tedaalas #MontesWines #Kolife #SantiagodeChile #quieroserpiloto #camisetas #polera (en Santiago, Chile) https://www.instagram.com/p/B44xMpsneFs/?igshid=143jodiutj4il

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Estamos a 15 días de nuestra Pre-PWC Santiago 2019, el evento más importante del parapente nacional. Son 100 pilotos entre extranjeros y chilenos que honrarán los cielos de Santiago. . . #flyingspirit #parapente #paragliding #voolibre #freefly #parapentechile #paragleiten #parapendio #парапланеризм #gleitschirm #gleitschirmfliegen #elparapentetambienesdeporte #paraglidingworld #flying #cajondelmaipo #prepwc_Chile #alaschilenas #chilecompite #bornattheandes #merecidorelajo #xcmag #cordilleradelosandes #SantiagodeChile #XCParagliding #MarketingDigital #ParaglidingPilot #paratodoslosterrenosdetuvida #volar #seleccionadochileno #tedaalas (en Cordillera De Los Andes) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4e3fAiH1cV/?igshid=zm6pa0m3j2cj