For many people the gateway drug to aviation is radio-controlled aircraft, and in [Andre Bandarra]’s case this led to paragliding. Now he has combined the two, turning his full size paragliding wing ...

No matter what they’re flying, good pilots have a “feel” for their aircraft. They know instantly when something is wrong, whether by hearing a strange sound or a feeling a telltale vibration.

French investigators have warned that the wake turbulence from helicopters can be worse than that from similar-sized aircraft, following the probe into a fatal accident involving a paraglider. The ...