Hi, I’m Werner 👋

I created this Wiki as a place to collect my thoughts, ideas, lessons, and hacks related to paragliding, with the aim of making me a better and safer pilot. There are many voices in our sport and there is much to be gained from others.

I believe that knowledge should always be documented and openly shared and not just be held in the brains of the most senior people around (and I’m sure those same people are going crazy answering the same questions every week).

Much else of what I write down is my own opinion, something that will hopefully evolve over time. I don’t subscribe to any absolute truths outside, say, the bounds of science and governing laws. There is no absolute “right way” to turn when reverse-launching, but it is absolutely illegal to fly in some airspaces. Do your own research and find what works for you, and importantly: what doesn’t.

I trained and started flying in early 2021 in South Africa (but I spend most of my time outside the country) so some of these articles may have a specific geographic focus and be more relevant to newer or progressing pilots, like me. If you like something, disagree with something, or just want to talk paragliding, send me a message.