Why does the trimming change?
The lift is located at the front of the profile: this causes the A and B lines to be heavily loaded, while the C and D lines carry…
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The lift is located at the front of the profile: this causes the A and B lines to be heavily loaded, while the C and D lines carry…
In general, we shorten others ! In our trim visualisation PDF reports, the values are reduced to 0 for the last row of lines. This makes it easier…
Before your tandem flight, the pilot will give you an introduction to the area and the weather conditions of the day, and will then equip you for the…
No, paragliding is not a dangerous sport (unless it is practised in extreme or unsuitable conditions). It’s a sporting activity like any other. Paragliding has existed since 1985.…
Hiking shoes or sneakers with good soles are ideal because the terrains are not always beautiful, smooth lawns. Sandals or flip-flops are to be avoided, even during a…
All seasons are conducive to flight, each with a different charm. The only thing is to adapt one’s clothes according to the weather of the day! Winter A…
As a paraglider flies at about 40 km/h, it is advisable to wear sunglasses to protect yourself from drafts. You have to dress well, because the speed of…
Tandem paraglidiers are designed to support a total weight (equipment, pilot and passenger) generally of 210 or 220 kg. During their approval, the paragliders are even tested at…
During takeoff and landing, one must be able to jog a few meters. It is not necessary at all to be Ben Johnson or Usain Bolt!
There is no age for discovery! Children can fly from 5 years old. For seniors, you just need to be able to jog a few meters to take…
Welcome to my new site! There you go. It’s done! My articles have been transferred from the site asagiri.ch to ericlaforge.ch Thank you to Nicolas Baudet for his…
January 31, 2026Bye, everybody! At 64 years old (and a half!), Eric Laforge is retiring from ASAGIRI to fly more (and resume competition!), invent a new piloting system,…
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