HOLIDAY WISH LIST
Holiday Season is approaching…less than 2 months until Christmas Day, with other celebrations starting sooner. Some products ship from overseas so we will be placing most orders by the end of November. Here are some suggestions for you or the pilot you’d like to surprise with a special thank you gift!
Books
HAGAR study guide: Study your CAR’s and all you need to know to pass your Transport Canada HAGAR exam. $40
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We can bring in any book from xcshop.com, and by buying through Jet Set Paragliding you can save money through group shipping. Some of our top picks are:
Books to Improve your flying:
1. Fifty Ways to Fly Better by Bruce Goldsmith (PG & HG): Loaded with tips and interviews, this book covers everything from weather to psychological approaches to flying better. $45 + S&H
by Burkhard Martens:
1. Thermal Flying (PG & HG): This hard cover “textbook” on flying is loaded with illustration and advice on improving your thermal flying skills for both Hang Glider and Paraglider pilots. Great for newer pilots with plenty of tips for those who’ve been flying for years as well. $55 + S&H
2. Cross Country Flying (PG & HG): The 2nd book from Burkhard Martens goes into greater detail, giving descriptions on everything from valley crossings to flatland flying. Contains interviews with some of the top pilots in the world, including Chrigel Maurer, Jockey Sanderson and Eva Wisnierska. $55 + S&H
Books on Competition:
1. Flying Rags for Glory by Mads Syndergaard (PG): Everything you need to know to excel in paragliding competitions. Topics covered start with basics like choosing your gear all the way to fear and flying style. $50 + S&H
2. The Secrets of Champions by Dennis Pagen (HG & PG): Recommended for all intermediate and advanced pilots who want more insight into cross country & competition flying. $42 + S&H
Lots more books and descriptions on xcshop.com!
- Acro
- Weather
- Coffee table books with gorgeous photos
- Towing
- And more!
Contact martina@jetsetparagliding.com by November 10 to place your order. Books ship from the UK so this allows plenty of time for delivery.
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Flying Gear
Flyte Park: The Nanovario $105
Smaller than the size of a loonie, this tiny audio-only vario is a great bargain! Great for traveling, hike-and-fly adventures, tandem pilots or as a backup.
Flytec: GPS/Vario units and more
Flytec products now available! Varios and vario/gps combo units, fleece-lined speed sleeves and mounts for your HG or PG instruments, Flytec offers a wide variety of cool gear.
Contact martina@jetsetparagliding.com for pricing!