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Escape Paragliding XC1 cross-country programme in Kruševo

Escape Paragliding

XC1 is a ten-flying-day cross-country programme in Kruševo for pilots who want to start flying XC or feel more at ease doing it. Flying takes place from two launches above the town: the East launch (1420 m) facing the Pelagonia plain and the smaller West launch (1440 m), both reachable by car. Terrain ranging from flat valleys to low foothills and usually smooth, consistent conditions let you focus on the core skills – centring thermals, choosing lines, handling your equipment and linking glides. Typical routes are 50–100 km out-and-return flights along south-facing ridges. Groups are small, with no more than three pilots per guide and support throughout the course. In-air guidance, a daily retrieve, Flymaster trackers and a pick-up from Skopje or Ohrid airport are included; participants book their own accommodation in town. You need your own working equipment (wing, harness, reserve, helmet, vario/GPS); a radio can be hired. Travel insurance must cover medical treatment, repatriation and helicopter rescue.

• XC camp

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