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Paraglider above the Chamonix glaciers at first light
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Reading the sky: how our pilots make the go / no-go call

Every AERIS flight starts with a decision made against the weather, not the calendar. Our head pilot breaks down the five signals we read before any launch — and why "wait" is sometimes the best answer we can give you.

Lucas Moreau September 12, 2026 · 8 min read
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First solo launch at sunset Technique
Sep 5, 2026 6 min

Your first solo: what actually happens on course day five

Nerves, radio checks and that first quiet moment alone in the air — a honest walkthrough of the day every student remembers.

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Himalayan ridge soaring above Bir Billing Destinations
Aug 28, 2026 7 min

Bir Billing in October: a guide to Himalayan flying

When the monsoon clears, India's most famous site turns on. Season timing, altitude prep and what to pack.

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Wing glowing in golden-hour light Gear
Aug 19, 2026 9 min

EN-A or EN-B? Choosing your first wing without regret

The most common buying mistake new pilots make, and the two questions that settle the debate in minutes.

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Coastal soaring above limestone cliffs Safety
Aug 8, 2026 5 min

Rotor, explained: the invisible hazard behind every ridge

Leeside turbulence causes more incidents than any other factor. Here's how to spot it before you're in it.

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Evening thermals over Medellín Stories
Jul 30, 2026 10 min

Five days, 340 km: notes from our Medellín XC tour

A day-by-day account of the longest guided tour we've ever run — the routes, the retrieves, the arepas.

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Tandem flight over quiet farmland Beginners
Jul 21, 2026 4 min

Scared of heights? Read this before you book

Why tandem paragliding surprises even nervous flyers — and the three things that make it feel nothing like a cliff edge.

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Reading about it is step one

Step two is a 20-minute flight that ruins every other view you'll ever have. Fair warning.

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