It's 5:30 in the morning and a good snow storm makes the idea even more surreal, but we're taking off in a minute. We are Ari, Jouni and Robert, the Finnish team for the paragliding world championships that will take place the coming weeks in Valle de Bravo.
Ari and Jouni are true Valle veterans, they were amongst the first European pilots who "discovered" this wonderful place some 10 years ago. Both are also experienced competition pilots. And will bring brand new competition gliders.
For me it is the first categeory 1 competition and I'm very exited to participate. I'll fly my trusted Ozone Mantra M2. If all goes well we should be able to practise Thu-Sat; we surely can use some good air time!
My own flying adventures and other paragliding news from Finland
My own flying adventures and other paragliding news from Finland
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I'm Robert Aarts, a paragliding pilot from Espoo, Finland. This blog tracks my own flights and developments as well as other paragliding news from Finland; I also blog about technology and other issues).
I've been flying since 1993 and I'm still learning and getting better at it; this never ending opportunity for improvements is one of the main fascinations and drivers for me. Even more important for me is the absolute tranquility of being in the air, concentrated on flying and free from other thoughts, disturbances or worries. Finally it is really amazing to be able to fly for hours and over long distances using nothing but wind and thermals, i.e. solar energy.
Every now and then I organize paragliding trips and training under the umbrella of Lokkilok. You can contact me there or by email
I've been flying since 1993 and I'm still learning and getting better at it; this never ending opportunity for improvements is one of the main fascinations and drivers for me. Even more important for me is the absolute tranquility of being in the air, concentrated on flying and free from other thoughts, disturbances or worries. Finally it is really amazing to be able to fly for hours and over long distances using nothing but wind and thermals, i.e. solar energy.
Every now and then I organize paragliding trips and training under the umbrella of Lokkilok. You can contact me there or by email
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