Since 2013 there have been annual autumnal NOVA Hike & Fly Days - a relaxed, friendly three-day paragliding event. The brains behind the operation is NOVA team pilot Vera Polaschegg, who plans and organises the event. We asked Vera about this project, which is so close to her heart.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #9 is about feeling more like yea or nay.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #8 has the importance of drinking enough and the resulting body needs for a theme.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Today we present to you tip #7, which is always good to remember.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #6 "Keep a log book – analyse your flights" is one you can start with right away.

After being approached by many top para-alpinists regarding our ultralight EN A wing DOUBLESKIN and the high-performance miniwing BANTAM (EN D), we decided to add a new sub-team to the existing NOVA Pilots Team (which is more focused on XC flying). We proudly present the NOVA Climb & Fly Team. 

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #5 "Think positive!" explains, why your brain will always be your best flight computer.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #4 "Have more than a Plan B" comes with a tangible example: the Hochfelln triangle.

Some of the worlds best cross-country pilots are in the NOVA Pilots Team - along with people like you & me. Together we have collected the 30 most important tips for successful cross-country flying. Tip #3 "Be patient" is an especially good one. For paragliding and in general.