Navigating India: Jigish Gohil (Bonus Ep)

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Paragliding Atlas! Join us as Jigish Gohil, a true gem of the local flying community in Bir Billing, takes us behind the scenes. From soaring Himalayan peaks to navigating cultural wonders. A pioneer in the local flying scene, Jigish shares his personal sky tales, weaving together the beauty of flight, cultural richness, and the extraordinary experience of calling Bir his home for over a decade. 🌍Soaring High Resources: Elevate Your Aerial Pursuits🚀 Free Network for Pilot tracking in Bir Bir Mesh Network - Live Paragliding Tracking | Paratracker 🪂 Must Read: Paragliding In India 😇Find Your Zen: DeerPark Institute 🔗 Meet the Maestro: Official Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paraguide 👥 Stalk the Star: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🤓 The Book we can't stop talking about: Aloft And Unbound 🤝 Connect With Me ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠ 📭 Email your AMA questions: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🎥 Cinematic Brilliance Showcasing The Art Of Flight: ⁠⁠Paragliding Atlas Youtube Channel⁠⁠ 🦅✨ Timestamps [0:00:00] Trailer [0:01:04] Intro [0:04:39] Jigish's book [0:09:05] Bir, The Paragliding capital of India [0:11:19] Getting to Bir, boarding & lodging [0:14:15] Finding a Tribe to Vibe [0:15:42] The Iconic Chachu's Chai shop [0:17:16] WhatsApp groups [0:20:24] Importance of reading safety information [0:21:45] Zero wind takeoffs and basic etiquette [0:24:03] Beginner pilots & tandem traffic [0:26:52] When to transition to flying in the back safely [0:28:15] Historical instances of incidents and mishaps [0:32:25] Things to do in Bir when unable to fly