Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tom de Dorlodot reflects on his many adventures and shares what's coming next in the sport. This is a special edition of The Paragliding Podcast with long term friend of the magazine, Tom de Dorlodot, recorded on board his yacht Wings while sailing from the Azores to La Rochelle, France in June 2026.
Tom talks about his comeback from a devastating leg injury, the work he’s been doing at Advance to develop a new paramotor brand, Elevate and his plans for the future.
The pair discuss Red Bull X-Alps, what AI is going to do for cross country, what pilots can learn from sailors and Tom’s love for going vol biv in the mountains.
Thanks for listening! Join us every 6-8 weeks as we dive into the stories inside the latest issue of Cross Country magazine.
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Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else.
More info: xcmag.com
Tom de Dorlodot reflects on his many adventures and shares what's coming next in the sport. This is a special edition of The Paragliding Podcast with long term friend of the magazine, Tom de Dorlodot, recorded on board his yacht Wings while sailing from the Azores to La Rochelle, France in June 2026.
Tom talks about his comeback from a devastating leg injury, the work he’s been doing at Advance to develop a new paramotor brand, Elevate and his plans for the future.
The pair discuss Red Bull X-Alps, what AI is going to do for cross country, what pilots can learn from sailors and Tom’s love for going vol biv in the mountains.
Thanks for listening! Join us every 6-8 weeks as we dive into the stories inside the latest issue of Cross Country magazine.
***
Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else.
More info: xcmag.com
