E28 Jon Pio- Sailplane vs motorglider vs paragliding, fun stories and flying tips.
Recorded 2 May 2020. Jon, a johannesburg based entrepreneur and multi disciplined pilot speaks about the differences between these flying sports. A family man and pwc comp pilot opens up. He discusses a trauma and/or fear of landing in rough terrain. Headspace affairs about xc and comp flying. Risk aversion and beer drinking!\nTechnical textbook flying.. Thermal bands.. "The mole".. For my low flying\n\nHow we fly worse when we fly consciously.\n\nCloudbusters.. BBQing chickens ON the train\n\nFomo and flying\n\nJon says... "If you want to learn to glide you need to join a club, you may have heard this involves some volunteerism - please do not be put off everyone helps each other keeps costs down and instruction is FREE" - different ethos to paragliding, but good see here https://sssa.org.za/