# The Paragliding Academy > the paragliding academy ## Posts - [5 bad paragliding habits](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/post-one/): 5 paragliding habits to avoid! - [Advanced Speedbar Tips](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/hello-world/): 3 tips to improve your XC flying! ## Pages - [Slovenia](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/slovenia/): 2 Separate clinics I’m running two separate, two-day clinics here in August — each one built around a specific leap in your flying. They are sharp, focused skills intensives. Both are in english. August 10 & 11, I will be teaching a beginner-intermediate clinic. Learn to thermal and fly XC. Glider handling, thermaling and XC skills. Aug 13 & 14 is the intermediate-advanced clinic. Route choices, team flying and how to fly fast, efficient and safe. Pick the clinic that fits. Come ready to work. Leave a different pilot. In both of these clinics, we’ll do Midday cross-country coaching with […] - [Pine Mountain, Oregon](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/pine-mountain-oregon/): Complete Paraglide Immersion Most pilots struggle with their learning coming in fits and starts. This all-inclusive retreat & Clinic takes you to one of America’s most legendary sites and gives you a full week of personalized instruction, secluded camping, real-world ground handling, epic glass offs, cross-country coaching, and the kind of deep connection WITH LIKE-MINDED MEN that you’ve been missing. Over the seven days, we’ll cover everything. Foundational glider handling and kiting up the mountain in the evening glass-off. Midday cross-country coaching with in-flight radio guidance. Gear checks, theory, personalized progression plans, and mentorship tailored to exactly where you are […] - [The integrated pilot](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/courses/the-integrated-pilot/): The Integrated Pilot A live, online Paragliding Course w/ Ari in the air 3 sundays, Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2 – 2025 9am PST What actually kills pilots Technical skills are important, but will only take you so far. At some point, your safety in the air comes down to your decision making, your understanding, your risk mgmt, your emotional regulation, your reward systems and much else. How do you learn these things in a sport obsessed with technical skills? This course builds a robust foundation for pilots who care about their safety and their longevity Foundations of fulfilling […] - [My account](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/shop/) - [Dolomites XC](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/dolomites-xc/): Dolomites Advanced XC Clinic and Tour, September 1-9, 2024 The pinnacle of mountain flying If you want to have the most incredible paragliding trip of your life, with a tight-knit group, flying big xc flights over insane peaks, under perfect clouds, with ari wingtip to wingtip with you, coaching you at every step, this tour is for you. Let us do the heavy lifting with lodging, transport and weather so you can focus on the best flying of your life. This course is for xc pilots who have at least 50hrs, have flown some decent xc flights (~50km) and have […] - [Courses](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/courses/): Courses Level up your flying and your life Spring Tune Up whether you’re getting ready for your first full season and you want to survive and learn as much as possible, or you’re gearing up to break records and crush comps, this short but impactful course will give you the perspective and tools for the upcoming season to be as safe, satisfying and enjoyable as humanly possible. THe paragliding mens group A sports psychology and emotional intelligence course for men who fly There are so many good men out there, who want to care for their friends, their families, their […] - [Headspace](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/mensgroup/): The Paragliding Men’s Group The World’s First and only Get back to being your full self and thrive in your relationships Learn the skills that maximize your performance as a pilot and enrich your life as a man. This Group is for male pilots who want to have amazing lives. These men have found paragliding as one of the most profound things that make their lives better. They know that it is not their glider that needs to improve for them to fly better, it is them. They know their lives don’t have to be easier on them, they see […] - [The Spring Tune Up](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/the-spring-tune-up/): The Spring tune-up A live, online Paragliding Course 3 Wednesdays, May 21, 28 & June 4 2025 9am PST Get ready to level up whether you’re getting ready for your first full season and you want to survive and learn as much as possible, or you’re gearing up to break records and crush comps, this short but impactful course will give you the perspective and tools for the upcoming season to be as safe, satisfying and enjoyable as humanly possible. A roadmap to optimized progression If you don’t know where you are at, it is hard to get to where […] - [Colima Lady Birds](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/colima-ladies/): Lady Birds Colima XC Clinic and Tour, January 14-22, 2024 All-women’s xc clinic This all-inclusive, XC paragliding clinic is the first of its kind. We decided to finally make the clinic and tour that we’ve always wanted to attend! We’re taking a like-minded group of female pilots to the most accessible flying site in Mexico for a week of paragliding progression, connection, and community. We are experts at creating a safe and welcoming environment for women to grow in the sport, increase their confidence, work through fear, and build lasting friendships. The days will be full of flying as we […] - [Login Customizer](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/login-customizer/): This page is used for Login Customizer plugin. It will not be visible to your readers. Do not delete it. - [Turkey](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/turkey/): Ölüdeniz, Turkey The Turkish Double Header Two Instructors | 7 full days | Double your Skills If you could imagine the most ideal paragliding tour, you would be in one of the most beautiful places on earth, in a rich and exotic culture. You’d be flying everyday, with consistent weather, from an easily accessed launch. Ample 1-on-1 time with your coaches. You’re with an amazing group of people who you make into friends. Sunsets, beaches, bliss. Now we’ve made it a reality for you. Introducing The Turkish Double Header – Its like an SIV/Acro course made love with an exotic […] - [Colima](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/colima/): Colima, MExico Fly Colima, Mexico Seven days in Colima will level up any pilot’s skills. This all-inclusive tour takes you to the most accessible flying site in Mexico and gives you plenty of time with our instructors to radically improve your handling, thermaling and XC skills. Over the seven days, we will cover a variety of different flying techniques. From foundational pitch control and glider handling, to more advanced XC flying, terrain decisions, micro meteorology and more. By the end of this adventure tour you will feel more comfortable in the air and you will have a confident road map […] - [Blog](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/blog-2/): The Latest from the ParaGliding Academy Latest Posts Hi I’m Ari in the Air Hi! I’m Ari in the Air, and paragliding has been my life for a long time. I’ve flown in 15 countries, on five continents, in every discipline. Comps in China, acro in Chile, cross country in Italy – I’ve seen a lot of the global paragliding culture and I’ve learned from some of the best. I’ve taught a ton of people to fly – friends, family, and strangers alike. My paragliding tutorials on YouTube have gotten nearly 1,000,000 views all over the world. My unique approach […] - [Blog-3](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/blog/): The Latest - [Bassano](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/bassano/): BASSANO, ITALY FLY BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, ITALY Seven days in Bassano will level up any pilot’s skills. This all-inclusive tour takes you to the most accessible flying site in Italy and gives you plenty of time with our instructors to radically improve your handling, thermaling and XC skills. For pilots from intermediate beginner to XC enthusiasts our new adventure tour will help you progress your flying while experiencing one of the most iconic paragliding venues in the world. About Bassano Bassano is on the edge of the Italian Alps, in the foothills. Known for idyllic grassy launches and huge landing […] - [Tours](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/tours/): Tours Dolomites XC If you want to have the most incredible paragliding trip of your life, with a tight-knit group, flying big xc flights over insane peaks, under perfect clouds, with ari wingtip to wingtip with you, coaching you at every step, this tour is for you. Let us do the heavy lifting with lodging, transport and weather so you can focus on the best flying of your life. Advanced XC Clinic and Tour, September 1-7, 2024 Colima, MExico For pilots from intermediate beginner to XC enthusiasts, our new adventure tour will help you progress your flying while experiencing one […] - [Instruction](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/instruction/): Learn To Fly Welcome to The Paragliding Academy!  Where wisdom meets paragliding This is a sport that changes lives, and we take that very seriously. If you want a quick fix, this isn’t the place for you. If you’re ready to go deep and get high, welcome to the Academy. We’re not recreational pilots. We’re not old men and women of the sport. We’re the tip of the spear, the bleeding edge, the athletes on the front lines pushing what is possible. We’re top level competition pilots, acrobatic masters and cross-country pioneers.  Now we’re redefining what it means to teach […] - [About](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/about/): Welcome to The Paragliding Academy! Our goal is to provide the highest level instruction, mentorship and coaching available anywhere in the world. Our connection to the global paragliding community and its top athletes and instructors inform our approach to the technical side, while our unrelenting work on our personal growth and conscious communication shape the texture of our student’s experience learning from us. We want our school to not just teach people to fly, but live as an example of how teacherly authority is held, our perspectives on what is important to us, and how we treat and communicate with […] - [Contact](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/contact/): CONTACT US Get In Touch ariintheair@gmail.com 458-292-6933 Follow us on Social Media - [Home](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/): Come Fly with us​ WElcome to the ParaGliding Academy - [Community](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/community/): The Gaggle Exclusive online community Become the pilot you want to be The Gaggle is an exclusive digital paragliding community. It is the place for pilots to connect with top experts and other pilots. From beginners to comp pilots alike, the gaggle supports learning and progression at every level. Ongoing Mentorship Our sport is plagued by a lack of mentorship and knowledge sharing. Our community fixes this. Could you fly better if you had a mentor to guide you? Duh. We give you a dedicated instructor, and a time and place to have all your questions answered, every month. Our […] ## Products - [Freedom 2](https://theparaglidingacademy.com/product/freedom-2/): Yes. Freedom2 offers unprecedented performance gains for the EN B class. A glider packed with state-of-the-art tech. Hybrid 3-2 line layout Efficient rear riser steering Advanced shark nose airfoil 4 ways split A attachment point VPA (Variable pressure A-Attachment)  Semi light weight construction Comfort in flight is paramount to fly a glider at its maximum and we took special attention to that. Comfort in flight is only achieved with combination of many factors, such as: Pitch stability, airfoil solidity, easy and efficient rear riser steering, easy launching and good flare, good top end speed, excellent glide, refined roll and bank […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)