Welcome to Skyout Insights: A Resource for XC Pilots
If you’ve ever looked out from launch and felt the pull of the horizon — that magnetic call to go farther, explore deeper, and grow stronger as a pilot — you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Skyout Insights, the official blog of Skyout Paragliding and your new go-to resource for all things cross-country flying. Whether you’re just starting to leave the hill or chasing 100km triangles, this space is designed to support your journey.
🌟 Why This Blog Exists
Over the years of flying, guiding, and coaching, I’ve watched a truth play out again and again:
Progress in paragliding doesn’t just come from airtime — it comes from insight.
From how we prepare for a flight, to how we analyze it after, to how we handle moments of doubt mid-air… XC growth is as much mental as it is physical.
This blog was born from a simple goal:
To help advancing pilots level up faster, fly safer, and find deeper meaning in their time in the sky. It’s not just about flying longer distances — it’s about flying with more purpose, clarity, and connection.
📘 What to Expect Every Monday
We’ll be posting fresh content every week — each post tailored to XC pilots looking to grow. Here’s what’s coming:
✈️ XC Strategy & Skills
How to leave the hill with confidence
Planning efficient routes
Decision-making under pressure
Thermal selection and transitions
📍 Tour Stories & Location Deep Dives
What makes Colombia a world-class XC arena
Behind the scenes of a Skyout Tour
“Day in the Life” from pilots and coaches
Flight stories from Valle, Roldanillo, and more
🔧 Gear & Weather Tools
Oudie N, Flymaster, and tracklog insights
How to optimize weather information for your style
Backpack loadouts for remote flying
🧠 Mindset & Progression
Managing fear, expectation, and overthinking
The psychology of big flights
What happens when you bomb out (and how to grow from it)
🏕️ Who It’s For
Skyout Insights is especially for:
Ambitious intermediate pilots stuck in the “50–80km” range.
New XC explorers ready to leave the safety of local sites.
Repeat tour clients who want to stay connected and inspired.
Comp-curious pilots learning how racing builds skills.
Anyone who loves flying and wants to keep learning.
If you’ve flown with us before, you know we’re serious about growth — and not just in kilometers. We care about creating a culture of support, reflection, and excellence in the air.
🗺️ Coming Next Week…
We’re starting strong with a deep dive into Why Colombia Is a Hidden Gem for XC Pilots — covering conditions, logistics, local culture, and what makes it such a powerful learning ground.
Spoiler alert: consistent thermals, warm welcomes, and epic retrieve stories are just the beginning.
🚀 Let’s Fly Farther Together
Bookmark this page. Subscribe to our list if you haven’t already. Drop a comment or reply with what you’d like to learn about. This blog will grow with you — and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.
Until next Monday —
Fly far. Fly smart. Fly Skyout.
— Jeff Sinason
XC Coach & Founder, Skyout Paragliding