Parakite Guidebook

A Free Guidebook For New Pilots, Transitioning Paragliders, and Instructors

Presented by Touch and GO Adventures

Touch and Go Adventures is a passion-driven paragliding company dedicated to progression, safety, and responsible access. We specialize in Paragliding, Parakiting, Speed Flying/Riding, and Advanced Skills Development, with a strong focus on coastal and terrain-based flying.

Our approach blends structured instruction with real-world judgment, helping pilots build not just skill—but confidence, awareness, and respect for the places we fly. Whether you’re exploring new equipment, refining technique, or stepping into advanced flying disciplines, our goal is simple: create capable pilots and a strong, sustainable flying community.

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In this guidebook we will cover

Safe & Effective Parakite Flight Technique

Launch methods (forward, reverse, cobra, when not to launch)
Ground handling & kiting in real terrain
Brake positions, reflex behavior, turning styles
Active flying, roll stability, stalls, spins
Landing technique and flare timing

Risk Management, Safety & Decision-Making

Sizing choices and consequences
Launch commitment vs abort decisions
Collapse causes and correct reactions
Thermic vs laminar air judgment
Tension knots, cravattes, sand, wet wings
Understanding when not to fly

Ethics, Access & Responsible Use

Dune and environmental protection
Sharing airspace with paragliders and the public
Right-of-way and situational awareness
Social media responsibility
Community behavior that keeps sites open