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E45 Emma Casanova.. Comp flying, Annecy and living a great life!

E45 Emma Casanova.. Comp flying, Annecy and living a great life!

FromStaying Alive in Paragliding


E45 Emma Casanova.. Comp flying, Annecy and living a great life!

FromStaying Alive in Paragliding

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Recorded 29 May 2020
Emma represents the UK in comps. A mom of two, Pwc pilot and estate agent, married to Steve and living in Annecy, France.
We chat about the property market and flying in Annecy. Paradise.. A playground described. Anyone for a chateau..a bargain at 3,5million Euros

Discussing the competition mindset. Emma has always been competitive. Started in 2009 and flying 6 to 9 comps per year. Having a rethink about that...! BPRA.. Good view on flying comps.
Jocky Sanderson.. Sent her on first xc with just 12 hours of total airtime!
"On the radio.. Pull in big ears... WHAT is big ears?"
How much there is to learn in paragliding.
Rus Ogden, Robbie Whittall and Judy Leden all discussed.
Tips for safety, flying and comps.
Don't beat yourself up after a bad task.
Analyse your task. Fly your own task.. Know your instruments. Quiet and meditation before takeoff. How to pass 120 people... Pick them off.. Thermal markers. Calculate, be confident.
Macedonia and krushevo.. Like a European Colombia.. Such a generous place. Such a great place! Any level can fly there. I love it!
Great places to fly.do your own thing, fly your own flight.. Be safe. The herd mentality.

Travel and flying, Japan discussed. Gliders flown.. The Gin leopard....niviuk and new x one. New models coming out! Bgd, 777, supair, the next best thing.
About happiness

Bummed about the superfinal was canceled.
Finally the funny pee story!
Released:
Jun 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (54)

Real podcasts for real pilots! Engaging interviews with the world's best paragliding pilots. Expect fun, to-the-point conversations with varying themes, for a motivating, uplifting & educational listening experience. Laugh, learn, be inspired and travel to all corners of the world in your head. Started in Cape Town as a Covid-19 lock-down project by Stef Juncker, owner of Parapax Paragliding (www.parapax.co.za) and competition pilot for 23 years with +-17 000 accident-free flights. Enjoy, and please share far and wide.