Archive for October, 2009

Motorhome petty vandalism in Corsica

Motorhome vandalised


Corsica (FR: Corse)

About the island of Corsica


Speed-flying fatality at Mürren, Switzerland.

Speed-flying fatality


Superb paragliding near Interlaken

Well Switzerland might be the land of fondue, clocks and international bankers but it also has a stack of really great mountains to fly. One of the most-known places being Interlaken.
One of my main reasons to visit Interlaken was not simply to fly but to try a new wing as a potential progression for my [...]


The Swiss

What are the Swiss like in French or German Switzerland?


4807 vol light

October 2009
Following a tip to in Annecy to visit St-Gervais-les-Bains near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc we turned up to the opening evening of the second ‘4807 vol light’. For you non-flyers this translates as ‘Light[weight] flying [from] 4807 metres’. This event, organized by the St Gervais local FFVL flying club, comprises a hike each day, of around three [...]


Bienvenue – welcome to the French

So, what are the French people like up close?


My paragliding progression.

Becoming a better paragliding pilot in Europe


Piloting/SIV course, Lake Annecy

Learning how to handle big problems when paragliding


Thermaling course at Lake Annecy.

Paragliding and thermaling course at Lake Annecy, France