Two years ago, I explained my XC Track page layouts in more detail. XC Track has evolved and I have also gained new insights since then. I have therefore adapted the settings over time and would like to present my updated settings again here.
After a long break, I would like to continue the series "Simple tips for everyday pilot life". This time with checking the reclining harness setting, first aid kit and USB-C cable with fabric tape.
In the article Checking paraglider trim, I already mentioned how important it is to regularly check the trim of your paraglider. At that time, the trim was checked with the help of a commercial provider, but for some time now it has been possible to carry out the check via the we-measure website. In this article, I would like to explain in more detail how this works and what you need to bear in mind.
To check the trim of a paraglider, the lines must be pre-tensioned with a defined force. To achieve this, you need a tensioning device. This article explains how I set it up.
The importance of ground handling for flight safety is emphasised time and again. It therefore made sense to engage Peter Cröniger, who, together with Simon Winkler, is further developing ground handling and the associated techniques, to provide us with further theoretical and practical training. Bodenlos e.V. organised a lecture on Wednesday and the practical training session with Peter on the following weekend.
Every pilot who wants to take part in air traffic is obliged to call up the current NOTAMs as part of their personal briefing before the flight. Paragliders tend to neglect this, but of course this obligation also applies to us, at least if you want to go on a flight. But what options are there for retrieving NOTAMs and what do you need to bear in mind? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?
