Paragliding Atlas by Aninder Singh

Russell Ogden needs no introduction for those of us who have been in the free flight community even for a bit, and as for others: He's a paragliding legend, a world champion, an Ozone test pilot, and someone who has consistently shared meaningful knowledge and advice throughout his career. In this rare and honest conversation, we talk about his experience and the wisdom he's gained from be...

Watch this episode on Youtube: Paragliding Atlas - YouTube A talk with one of the most learned pilots in modern times, Dr Matt Wikes has time and again shared his wisdom on how to fly better. In this episode we uncover the scenarios for staying safe and the science behind them. Brain-body connection at 3000mtrs & beyond, health hazards, optimal nutritioning, adrenalin, confidence and much more...

A snippet from an upcoming episode describing physiology of free flight. In this talk, we break down the environmental factors that every pilot flying big mountains needs to understand: oxygen deficiency, cold exposure, G-forces, and sun exposure. You'll learn: - The altitude threshold where hypoxia begins - How to recognize your personal "hypoxic signature" before it's too late...

Join Paragliding Atlas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it's free) A snippet from one of the upcoming GEM of an episode, where we talk about the though process behind making responsible decisions while navigating questions like when to take things to a next level and how make responsible decisions with our own conscious mind. In the complete soon to be released episode coaches Heli and Beni break d...

Join Paragliding Atlas ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it's free) Yvonne is a sports psychologist who helps pilots master their mindset, so we can fly with clarity, confidence, and calm when we need it the mostIn this talk we speak on the mental side of flight and allied topics such as: > How to stop fighting your thoughts and start flying with them > Simple breathing exercises that calm your...

Join Paragliding Atlas ⁠⁠⁠Patreon Channel ⁠⁠⁠ (it's free) If you like me have dreamt of flying over iconic location usually seen in the professional projects and movies in our sport such as the dragon's blood trees of Socotra or other offbeat destinations like Cuba, Bhutan and many others, then this episode is for you because Chris Garcia of Convergence Paragliding has made these adventure...

Join Paragliding Atlas ⁠⁠Patreon Channel ⁠⁠ (it's free)Shams and Ouka have together explored the mountains by foot, ski, and paraglider. What started as a personal account to express himself through his dog's voice became a global community of over 200,000 people who follow their adventures. They live in a van, hike to takeoffs, and believe that the best adventures are the ones which are shared. D...

Join Paragliding Atlas ⁠Patreon Channel ⁠ (it's free) Nick flew paragliders for 15 years at the pinnacle of our sport creating memories in places where most of us only dream of. He explored remote mountains, wrote a book about his adventures, and lived the hike and fly dream. Then a rescue helicopter changed everything. In this raw and honest conversation, Nick shares his thoughts on risk mana...

Join Paragliding Atlas Patreon Channel (it's free) A story about resilience, obsession, and what it truly takes to become a champion. After breaking his spine in a flying accident, he came back to beat the odds and be crowned as the new World Tour Champion. In this episode Luke unpacks the mindset, sacrifice, and obsession required to reach the top We talk about: • The physical & mental tr...

Join Paragliding Atlas Patreon Channel (it's free) A talk with one of the brightest minds in our sport where we speak about the nuances of science & philosophy behind wing design, major recent industry developments like CIVL Sports Class and aerodynamic concepts from the POV of a Wing & Kite Designer whose designs promise to deliver relentless fun while practicing the Art of Flight. P....

Join Paragliding Atlas Patreon Channel (it's free) Deep down all of us want to share our wildest dreams and the realities that we create with them to the audience that wishes to see us doing that, be it close family & friends or be it reaching out to masses outside of Paragliding. So, I got a chance to ask how to make it happen to someone who is managing to do it pretty well! Press Play an...

Join Paragliding Atlas Patreon Channel (it's free) In This Episode You’ll Learn: The history and logic behind the GAP scoring formula. How distance, speed, and leading points determine the winner. What a “task” really is and how different formats (race vs. time trial) change your strategy. Practical advice for your first competition from a scoring yoda's perspective. Press Play & transform you...

There is much more to reserve parachutes than just getting them repacked periodically and in a correct way! This talk is a snippet from one of our most replayed moments from an episode where we ended up revealing The Real Truth about Reserve Parachutes. Link to Full Episode:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MnQp0JAMzBFTvPyAKq79C?si=K9MVN8CUQqe5K4474IP2bg P.S. Subscribe to my weekly Flight Safety...

Join Paragliding Atlas Patreon Channel (it's free) A harness to a paraglider pilot is the same as a cockpit to a jet fighter pilot, and making a choice can be tough for when it comes to picking your best throne in the skies! That's why in this episode we dive behind the scenes and decode the dynamics behind responsible decision making for when it comes to choosing a harness every time you...

Join my weekly Flight Safety newsletter on Patreon (it's free) Racing is a word usually said for the practice of celebrating human excellence when it comes to comparing ourselves to others of our own kind, but in Paragliding world under the Sports Racing Series banner, we see a man become architect of a race type that promises to be more fun and games than anything we've seen before. Brett...

A lot has been said and done the past few weeks across various platforms of communication when it comes to the topic of improving overall flight safety in the sport of Paragliding. Also during this time we've seen some hard hitting questions being asked, which have usually been from the areas that need improvement to end this carnage, That's why this is an attempt to uncover the Truth as and how i...

It's common saying that every coin has two sides, and the ongoing safety debate has had us looking for answers in every direction. That's why I decided to sit with one of the most experienced and rational pilots of our time to get his perspective on how we can collectively make responsible decisions so flight safety remains paramount in time to come. Because It's a well known fact that when camara...

Time and again we as pilots have often debated on weather size really matters or not, and if racing at elite levels can actually be classified as fair play or not considering significant performance advantages that come with flying bigger sized gliders, Bruce has long been an advocate of weightless competition format which negates this issue upto an extent. In this episode we explore this notion i...

It won't be an understatement if we said wing designers are the backbone of the paragliding industry, and quite honestly also the driving force behind shaping the future of our sport. That's why I reached out to one of the most senior designers in our sport to talk about all that we have been curious about the past few weeks with respect to navigating the dialogue on safety and performance everyti...

A lot has happened in the past few weeks where we have seen some of the top voices in the community have come out and express their opinions, this time around I get a change to take a deep dive into this topic with never before heard stories form close circles of paragliding coming your way in one of the most unfiltered and uncensored manner till date. In this episode I talk to two of the most pro...

Recent, raw discussions led by the sport's most respectedpilots have forced a community wide reckoning and searching for answers toquestions like: Is the pursuit of high performance in paragliding costinglives? Why have we normalized an unacceptable level of risk? In this episode, we confront the escalating safety crisis,Where I ask Pal the hard questions, we all have been wondering about the...

Open ended discussions in our community over past days led by some of the finest fliers our sport has seen, left many of us rethinking if we have intensified blurring of lines between optional wants and perceived necessities where things we initially just desired (wants) started feeling essential for survival (needs) So, if you, like me have been wondering where all this talk is going about then h...

An episode uncovering alchemy of adventure. I talk with Red Bull X-Alps athlete and vol biv pilot Damien Lacaze, as he opens up about his journey in paragliding, stories from the mountains, and the mindset needed to endure long days in the air. A straightforward conversation about training, risk, freedom, and the moments that make it all worthwhile. 🌍Soaring High Resources: Elevate Your Aerial Pu...

In this episode, I talk to Bryan Van Ostheim, the brain behind taking parakite performance to a whole new level. We talk about what lies beyond the thrill to explore the aerodynamics of freedom, the psychology of flight, and the engineering principles that turn fear into effortless fun. This is our attempt on bringing you the expert insights on how science and soul can combine to create the ultima...

In this episode I sit with the founder of Gin Gliders, to talk about his 5 decade free flight legacy, Starting with rogallo shaped hang gliders back in the day to pioneering Boomerang competition wings and a million dollars in government funded R&D. This episode is a tell all tale in discovering how a man who ‘dared to dream big’ defied age, industry giants, and sometimes even physics to build...