Is the Advance Alpha 8 / DLS the best beginner paraglider?
In this video, I test the Advance Alpha EN-A wing to see how it performs in real flight conditions. If you're searching for a safe, stable, and fun beginner glider, this review will give you all the answers!
I’ll put the Alpha through different maneuvers, stalls, and handling tests to evaluate its stability, control, and ease of use. Plus, I’ll show why you don’t need an acro glider to start learning basic tricks—this entry-level wing is more capable than you might think!
💡 What you’ll learn in this video:
✔️ How the Advance Alpha EN-A performs in flight
✔️ Why it’s a great choice for beginner pilots
✔️ Can a beginner wing handle basic freestyle moves?
If you’re starting paragliding or looking for a first glider, this test will help you decide if the Advance Alpha Series is right for you!
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🏫 Learn to fly: [Flugschule Austria Fly]
https://www.austriafly.at
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🎥:
Stefan Ulrich
https://www.instagram.com/s.ulrich_/
👨✈️:
Roland Brunnbauer
https://www.instagram.com/acroli_/
Norbert Winkler
https://www.instagram.com/powderstrauss/
Team Airbound things 👌🏼😮💨:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwx9Q8oqA5eazxo6NOLDW8iv_-WWtahy
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Advance Alpha
00:23 Flight school Austriafly
01:10 First Takeoff
01:39 Practice flight with Austriafly
02:09 Big ears, side collapse
03:52 Second flight with Norbi
04:26 IMPORTANT notice
05:07 Side collapses
07:28 A test pilot’s view
08:52 NO HANDS launch
09:50 Front collapses
10:59 Groundspiral
11:11 Reverse no hands takeoff
11:33 How to start acro paragliding
13:30 Spiral
14:40 Fullstall
15:12 ACRO – SAT, Misty, Deepstall, Helico,…
18:52 Outtakes & Outro
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TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@acroli_
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Website:
https://rolandbrunnbauer.at
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Gear we use:
🪂 Wings: [Advance Alpha]
💺 Harness: [Advance Acro Special Edition]
https://www.advance.swiss
😎 Sunglasses: [Gloryfy]
https://www.gloryfy.com/
🧤 Gloves: [Zanier Gloves]
https://zanier.com
🪖 Helmet: [Sena Rumba]
https://www.sena.com
🛰️ Vario: [Skybean]
https://skybean.eu
👖 Clothes: [Fly the Earth]
https://flytheearth.com
* Camera: [Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, GoPro Hero 12 & 6, Insta360 X4, DJI Avata 2]
* Music: [Artist]
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