#264 – A Monster record downwind wave flight across the US with Gordon Boettger

#264 – A Monster record downwind wave flight across the US with Gordon Boettger

Gordon Boettger discusses an extraordinary gliding adventure that took he and his copilot Bruce Campbell across the Rockies in mountain wave in an Arcus glider from Minden, Nevada to Dodge City, Kansas- 1112 miles on December 19th, 2025. Gordon shares his lifelong dream of soaring high (max altitude was near 28,000 feet!) and downwind in mountain wave and the technical aspects of his wild flight, including the use of night vision goggles (they took off at 0300) and the importance of very specific weather conditions to pull it off.

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#250, Red Bull X-Alps Post-Race with Tanguy, Rémi, Jared, Juraj, Jean, and Shane

#250, Red Bull X-Alps Post-Race with Tanguy, Rémi, Jared, Juraj, Jean, and Shane

Just hours after some of the athletes finished this years stunning Red Bull X-Alps I caught up with Tanguy Renoud-Goud (FRA 4), Rémi Bourdelle (FRA 5), Jared Scheid (USA), Juraj Koreñ (SVK), Jean De B...

16 Juli 202549min

#249 Koen Vancampenhoudt and gaining knowledge through passion

#249 Koen Vancampenhoudt and gaining knowledge through passion

dutch pilot Koen Vancampenhoudt shares his journey as a paraglider, highlighting his record-breaking flight in Mexico, the challenges he faced, and his early experiences flying with zero information i...

30 Juni 20251h 17min

#248 The art of being Bold with Antoine Girard

#248 The art of being Bold with Antoine Girard

French pilot and serious adventurer Antoine Girard has laid down some of the boldest lines on Earth, and he's been doing it for a long time. Antoine competed in the Red Bull X-Alps four times, startin...

8 Juni 20251h 13min

#247 A lifetime love affair of the air with Malcolm Jones

#247 A lifetime love affair of the air with Malcolm Jones

This week I sit down with Tom Peghiny to visit with Malcolm Jones, two legends in the world of hang gliding. They share their personal journeys into the sport, from Malcolm's early experiences with wa...

2 Juni 20251h 10min

#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb

#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb

This conversation delves into the rich history of hang gliding, exploring the personal journeys of the early pioneers of free flight. It highlights the evolution of hang gliding, the DIY spirit of ea...

17 Maj 20251h 23min

#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst

#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst

In this conversation, US based climber and relatively new paragliding pilot Nathan Longhurst shares his incredible journey of completing the 100 Peaks Challenge in New Zealand, combining his passion f...

2 Maj 20251h 9min

#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant

#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant

Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of commun...

19 Apr 20251h 25min

#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams

#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams

Paris has been flying hang gliders his entire life, and we’re the same age— so a long time. In this episode we explore the multifaceted nature of flying and its psychological implications. Paris has a...

4 Apr 20251h 14min

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