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The Art of Paragliding – Dennis Pagen

$75.00

This 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.

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THE ART OF PARAGLIDING BOOK FOR BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE PILOTS

By Dennis Pagen, 8½ x 11″ format, 374 pages, 248 illustrations, 86 photos, 4-color cover.

Some pilots will learn to fly paragliders first. This Paragliding Book is an excellent way to learn everything needed to get the basics down and progress to a competent, safe paraglider pilot.

  • Step-by-step training, Ground handling, Learning judgment
  • 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, Basic weather for paragliding and much more!

THE AUTHOR

A pilot with nearly 50 years’ experience, Dennis Pagen is a respected author and meteorology expert. Dennis has served in many capacities for CIVL and the FAI, the world air sports federation. Understanding the Sky is the world’s best-selling meteorology book for sport aviation pilots.

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