The Paragliding Debrief

Apr 28 2024 11 ep. 61 mins 38
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The Debrief Podcast hosted by Chief Flying Instructor Lee Tryhorn and featuring the world's top paraglider pilots, adventurers, personalities and special guests! We talk about all things paragliding, aerial sports and adventure. From interviews with members of the Red Arrows team to world champions, we get inside the mind and heart of the interesting world of free flight.

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S3E1

Apr 28 2024 55 mins  
We are back for another season of the paragliding debrief and what a way to start. We have Alex Schweig and Tommy Schwartzer two paragliding legends in their own right. We talk Peru and the birth of paragliding in South America with some very funny stories and a useful insight into what it takes to be at the top level of the sport.

S2:E6 meet the 'boss' of acro paragliding - Theo de Blic

Oct 25 2023 82 mins  
Join Lee Tryhorn as he chats with acro paragliding legend, Theo de Blic. Explore the journey of a champion who's not only clinched numerous titles but has also redefined the sport with groundbreaking tricks. From his first flights to the birth of his signature maneuvers, Theo provides a captivating glimpse into the heart of aerial acrobatics. Whether you're a paragliding enthusiast

S2:E5 The rise of an acro world champion - Luke de Weert

Oct 11 2023 61 mins  
In this high-flying episode of the Paragliding Debrief, Lee Tryhorn is joined by none other than the Acro World Tour 2023 champion, Luke de Weert. Fresh from his exhilarating win, Luke gives listeners an inside look into the dedication, technique, and fearlessness required to reach the top in the acrobatic paragliding arena.Check out the first podcast episode with Luke here: https:

S2:E4 Bruce Goldsmith

Sep 28 2023 64 mins  
Bruce gives a candid interview into his life of free flight starting with hang gliding, before paragliders were even invented. He also gives some golden tips for pilots wanting to improve their flying.

S2:E3 Get to know the racing legend Russell Ogden (MBE)

Sep 01 2023 61 mins  
Join us for a candid sit down with Russ Ogden (MBE) and hear about how he has been a driving force in the development of paragliding. From the early years of the sport in the UK, inventing the spin landing, to recently becoming British and World champion in racing.A key test pilot at Ozone, hear his views on the development of paragliding equipment.Recently awarded an MBE (Order of

S2:E2 Paramotoring the width of Australia - with Richard Dolan

Aug 03 2023 72 mins  
Richard is one of the up and coming stars of paramotoring in the UK. Having worked in the paramotor industry, he has since embarked on multiple adventures including flying over the egyptian pyramids at night, paramotoring across Australia and is the first British pilot to perform the new 'rocket loop' aerobatic trick.In this episode we learn more about Richard and his epic guiness

S2:E1 The future of RISE paragliding - with Jack, Cesar and Blaise

Jul 29 2023 61 mins  
Meet the RISE team and find out about their attitude and approach to SIV and acro paragliding training.Get under the hood of this already successful, 3 year old company as they discuss exciting future plans to help paraglider pilots become safer and explore flying locations across the world.

S1:E4 Luke de Weert

Mar 09 2021 49 mins  
Living in Holland you might think that paragliding would be the last sport that Luke would have taken up! But having just turned 21 years old, Luke is one of the new up and coming acrobatic pilots and is competing at the highest level.In this episode find out about Luke's early beginnings, motivations to start flying and his rapid rise up the international competition scene. Get in

S1:E3 Meet the legend - Pal Takats

Jan 23 2021 61 mins  
This episode Lee has the pleasure of chatting to a legend of the paragliding world.Pal Takats has been a huge name in the sport. In that time he has won the title of acro world cup champion multiple times in solo and syncro, invented ground-breaking new tricks, produced the popular Master Acro video series, smashed XC records in Brazil and competed in the gruelling Red Bull X-alps

S1:E2 Special episode with Red Arrows engineer Ben Ireland

Jun 06 2020 54 mins  
In this episode Lee Tryhorn from the Free Flight Academy talks to paraglider pilot and Junior Engineering Officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Ireland about his roll with the Iconic Red Arrows and how he mixes his paragliding life with his professional life working with one of the worlds most respected aerobatic display teams. This Candid interview gives you a real taste of what life is l