Paragliding glossary

The course distance divided by the total time taken to fly it.

A flight along a route beyond the immediate area of the launch site.

A closed triangular cross-country flight whose shortest leg must not be too short relative to the total distance.

The predetermined end of a route, defined in competitions by a finish line or cylinder.

Combining hiking on foot with flying, either as a recreational outing or as a race format.

A cross-country flight to a single turnpoint and back to the starting point.

Getting a pilot back after landing away from launch, usually by car.

The course set by the organisers for a given competition day.

A point where a route or task turns onto its next leg.

A multi-day trip covered by flying and walking, with the pilot carrying overnight kit.