Why fly in Iceland? by Tim Bishop

What is so great about paragliding in Iceland? It’s different from other places: the season is very short, the weather is difficult, and the flying is challenging. We have 24 hour daylight in… Continue reading →

Aerodynamics for People Who Just Wanna Fly / by Tim Bishop

Aerodynamics for People Who Just Wanna Fly / by Tim Bishop Next time you’re a passenger in a car, stick your hand out of the window. I don’t care if it’s a bit… Continue reading →

The pleasure is in the wanting / by Tim Bishop

> Photo by Sigurður Ingi Halldórsson: 2010 costumed spot landing comp ‘Hafragrauturinn’ at our local site ‘Hafrafell’ in Iceland. Note the Bishop’s hat. < The pleasure is in the wanting / by Tim Bishop Fairly… Continue reading →

Why fly in Iceland? by Ágúst Rafnsson

What is your favourite site (in Iceland) and why? Hafrafell is my only launchpad in Iceland so far and as the only contender has to be my favorite (I really hope to expand… Continue reading →

Reykjavík Local Flying Site Guide

By Tim Bishop Weather links: Hellisheiði .. Skálafell .. Þrengsli .. Kjalarnes .. Hólmsheiði .. Bláfjöll .. Korpa .. Sandskeið Tim has also put up a lot of info for Paragliding Earth on these sites: Hafrafell Skálafell Kambar Herdísarvík