Episode 151- Comps, instructing, learning, and sending with Wally Arcidiacono Cloudbase Mayhem Podcast

I met Wally Arcidiacono on the comp circuit quite a few years back and have been trying to connect with him for awhile now for a show. Wally is a keen comp pilot, started a paragliding school in Bright, Australia back in 2010 and has turned a passion for flying into a way of life. What kind of headspace should we bring to competitions? How can we play this beautiful game with more aplomb? How should we approach the long game? What can we learn from the masters? Why does the local hero never take the trophy? We get into the beginners mind, why so many pilots are flung into the wild too early, what makes a great instructor, best (and worst!) gear, eliminating distractions, flying psychology and tactics and a lot more. Enjoy!

Show Notes:



* All things comps- how to have more fun and get results

* The mental game

* Getting left behind can be a good thing

* Stay positive!

* Mantras and headspace

* Play the game, don’t have original ideas

* Upping the consistency

* Come second!

* When do we have this figured out?  Try never.

* Nurturing others

* The instructing method



Mentioned in this show:

Matt Beechinor, Nate Scales, Gareth Carter, Kari Ellis, Guy Anderson, Adel Honti