Articles of Air Sports

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  • Article de Fly an Aeroplane

    There’s a huge range of flight experiences to choose from in the UK. Alongside the location and duration, one of the determining factors behind your choice might be the kind of aircraft you’ll be going up in. Find out about the options below.

    A plane and simple guide to the kinds of aeroplanes you can fly in the UK
  • Article de Paragliding

    Want to feel the wind in your face? Skydiving and paragliding are two air sports that place you in mid air without a cabin to insulate you from the elements. How similar are these two sports? It turns out that the resemblance is only skin deep.

    What makes Paragliding different from Skydiving?
  • Article de Hot Air Balloon Rides

    Taking a hot air balloon ride is one of the most common activities to appear on bucket lists. Unlike, say, skydiving, it’s easy to share this experience with someone special. Read on to see some inspirational two person flights in the UK and Ireland.

    The Best Hot Air Balloon Flights for Two in the British Isles
  • Article de Paramotoring

    Interested in paragliding but don't live in a particularly mountainous area? Well it's about time you heard about paramotoring - paragliding's often overlooked cousin. Here are all the basics of this intriguing sport!

    The Basics of Paramotoring
  • Article de Skydiving

    Contrary to popular belief, a thirst for adventure isn’t reserved for the young. If you’re a veteran of extreme sports, or a recent convert, you might be thinking about skydiving. Is it too late to have a go? Not at all!

    Is 40 too old to go Skydiving?
  • Article de Skydiving

    Everyone talks about their skydiving experience and its sensational nature. However, nobody discusses the technical details, such as the height from which we jump. This article aims to clarify this important point.

    Skydiving Jump Height: From How Many Metres Do We Jump?
  • Article de Gliding

    Gliding is the purest form of flight that humans have mastered. The grace with which a glider soars through the air, rides the thermals and swoops back to Earth is incredible. There’s just one obstacle - getting airborne.

    Three ways to launch a glider that you can find around the UK
  • Article de Helicopter Flights

    The thrilling experience of going up in a helicopter isn’t something most of us get the chance to feel every day. But the enjoyment we get out of a helicopter flight doesn’t just come from the physical sensation, but also from what we can see.

    What’s worth seeing from a helicopter in the UK?
  • Article de Skydiving

    Would you like to try skydiving but don’t know where to go? Here, we show you the best places for parachute jumps in Spain.

    Where to Go Skydiving in Spain
  • Article de Hang Gliding

    Hang gliders invite us to dream of a fairytale world and stories from another era, but the truth is... they're very much active and flying one is as adrenaline-fuelled as it gets! Learn about their key components.

    Parts of a Hang Glider
  • Article de Paramotoring

    You're probably one of those people who wishes there were more hybrids combining the best of two things you're passionate about. Buggies and paramotors? A perfect example! Find out how you can try this double adventure here.

    What is a Paratrike
  • Article de Skydiving

    That "knowledge takes up no space" is as clear as your passion for parachutes (whether you've ever jumped with one or not). That's why we're showing you the parts that make up these giants of aeronautics.

    Parts of a Parachute
  • Article de Hot Air Balloon Rides

    Putting limits on one's curiosity is a true mistake. That’s why, if you’ve recently developed an interest in hot air balloons, the first thing you should know is what parts they consist of if you want to feel like a true expert on the subject.

    Parts of a Hot Air Balloon
  • Article de Helicopter Flights

    If you have an inquisitive mind and no topic of conversation is beyond your grasp, learning the components that make up a helicopter should be your next objective.

    Parts of a Helicopter
  • Article de Hot Air Balloon Rides

    Can you say how fast is a hot air balloon? Discover one of the greatest singularities of these aeronautical giants: the speed they reach at the time of the flight.

    Speed ​​of a hot air balloon
  • Article de Hot Air Balloon Rides

    Are you pregnant, but you want to take a hot air balloon ride? Although your pregnancy is not synonymous with illness, it is true that you should not take too many risks before indulging in an unusual activity.

    Montgolfière and pregnant woman