Paragliding Tips: Wind Speed, Air Speed And Ground Speed Explained!

Flybubble Paragliding explains the difference between wind speed, air speed and ground speed. We show you why the wind direction matters, give you some tips on how to judge the wind direction when you're paragliding, and talk about how to make a safe landing when you don't have a windsock.

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[mbrunnme]

These videos are just getting better. I always come away calmer and more educated, I could watch them all day. Thanks for helping me fly, guys.

[dropsofink]

Brilliant! I am going to watch this one over and over again. Tracking your airspeed by your shadow over the ground is a great way to "see" SOG.

[spinna]

Never really seen or heard it defined so well. Just been used to feeling it in flight and watching the windsock near landing. Kind of like writing a cool riff on a guitar and not knowing what technique you used until you show an instructor. Thanks, Greg!

[FluidBlow]

Amazing how it looks so easy watching you fly. That landing is so soft, like a caress on a feather duvet.
Thanks for sharing

[markmcgoveran]

I always love your videos watch them over and over. They're pure silver with gold nugget dressing. When you said if the wind sock on the paraglider stops blowing let out some brakes cuz you're about to stall. That's a gold nugget. I think a guy starting out like me needs to build a stall horn of some sort to put on his foot once you launch and you're flying if you go too slow it starts honking because you're going to stall. I had thought of a small windsock kind of like you have or a streamer on your foot so you'd get an idea of my relative wind speed.

[AdventureBrad]

As a new pilot (motor and free flight) I really appreciate the time you put into your videos! Your video on cravats was a big help in seeing and understanding a cravat. This video is great demonstration as well. Thanks so much and happy flying!

[martinlittle]

Thanks so much, Greg and team Flybubble: as ever you share your knowledge generously and with delightful touches of whimsy and the child-like wonder we all have for the airborne world we love...

[ginoferreira]

AMAZING Video and instruction! Very clear!!

[archiebob]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Fantastic video Greg, beautifully shot and so well explained with your mini boot windsock 👍👏👏

[BobJones]

These phenomena occur when sailing, the yachties among us have a head start on understanding this. For anyone wanting more explanation look up true vs apparent wind in sailing.

[windspeedmetersandanemomet]

Educational, insightful and a good watch. Thanks, 👍

[davidcrooks]

Brilliantly explained just shows a picture (video) is worth a thousand words. Thanks

[fredericcavrenne]

Greg, you've got a perfect camera system to show us more details and advice for wing over practice, may be good idea for a further well done .

[milcog]

Interesting theorie presented in a practical way with a sause of British it!!

[rogee]

Just starting out on my paragliding journey. Finding all your videos very useful. Thnx.

[luissoco]

Thanks, Greg and Carlo, this is gold! I'm sharing it with all the students I'm currently coaching.

[rfs]

I really appreciate your time and effort put on your videos. you are superb teacher!

[MrSowrd]

You have an excellent way of explaining things in a slow clear manner. Impressive how I learned a lot thanks

[ollielaw]

Thank you for these videos Greg. I start my first course in November and getting ahead of the basics really help!

[Hemersonr]

this is what a masterclass... simple and practical... great tips for certain ears...