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‘YouFly’ Tutorial Demo
A manual that allows you to discover the online and in-flight training programme!
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Equipment
This topic provides you with basic information on preparing and using paragliding equipment.
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The takeoff
Discover how to adapt to different wind conditions and take-off techniques.
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The landing
Landings are performed gradually without guidance or radio communication, or in more challenging situations.
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In-flight exercises
The exercises are becoming more complex: it is very important that you know exactly the movements you need to execute before performing them.
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Quiz
Various quizzes allow students to enrich their knowledge in the domain of paragliding.
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YouFly demo

Taking off with crosswind

If the wind is blowing slightly sideways:

→ the wing must be oriented towards it. This makes it easier to raise the wing symmetrically above your head and avoids the need for significant correction by the pilot.

→ The steps for inflating are therefore carried out in…

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Key points : 

1 Orient your canopy and your inflation steps towards the wind.

2  Gradually bring the wing towards the …  

3 If the wind is too sideways, …

 

Objective: I am able to adapt my equipment according to the wind situation and take off with a slight crosswind.