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The April 2019 issue of Cross Country Magazine is packed – and from Aaron Durogati in Patagonia to Ben Jordan in the Rockies it’s time to go big!
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Two paraglider pilots died following a mid-air collision at Torrey Pines Gliderport, San Diego, California
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Adventure Wingman have a €20,000 cash fund to help paramotor pilots realise PPG adventures. Applications close on 31 March 2019
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The route for the 2019 Red Bull X-Alps has been revealed by organisers
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The 10th Paragliding World Cup Super Final will take place in Baixo Guandu, Brazil from the 19th to the 30th of March 2019.
Baixo Guandu is a favourite destination for the Paragliding World Cup, with its stunning black granite dome mountains and testing tasks in the land of record-breaking skies.
This will be the World Cup’s fourth visit to Baixo Guandu (previous comps were in 2013, 2015, 2018). The World Cup has also been to nearby Castelo four times which has very similar topography (2006, 2008, 2012 and 2016). Proof, if it were needed, that the state of Espírito Santo, in south-eastern Brazil, with its Jurassic Park landscape, monster bamboo and pilot high grass, is a Paragliding mecca. It also means that there are a lot of pilots in this 10th celebratory Super Final who are very experienced in flying these unusual monolithic black blocks.
On the World Cup website PWCA.org, you can now see preview pilot profiles of the high flyers from 2018, who will be taking part in the Super Final.
The pilot quality in this Super Final is going to be amazing. 6 out of the 8 previous overall Super Final winners will be taking part.
Eight World/European champions will be …read more
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Some classic older flight instruments with GPS could be affected by a GPS “date rollover” software bug on 6-7 April 2019.
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Swing have updated their speedwings, releasing the Spitfire 2+ and Mirage RS+ in a range of sizes
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Ozone’s new EN-D wing, the Mantra M7, is ready. It’s aimed at advanced XC pilots who fly more than 100 hours a year
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The Mantra M7 is a completely new design incorporating the latest Zeno and Enzo 3 technology in a tight, compact, 3-line package. The profile, planform, and arc are all evolved from the Zeno, and the aspect ratio is a more moderate 6.5. The M7 offer a level of agility, comfort and safety closer to the Delta series, with near-Zeno glide performance. Most importantly, it is an incredibly fun wing to fly!
This new design replaces the M6, and bridges the gap in our range between the Delta 3 and Zeno. It is a significant step up from the M6 in terms of performance, especially in accelerated flight, but with better collapse recovery characteristics, reduced pilot workload, and more cohesion in turbulent air. It is the ideal wing for experienced pilots stepping up to the D class who want the performance and pleasure of a modern 2-liner, but with more comfort, security, and confidence.
More info on the Mantra 7 product page
The Mantra 7 is ready to order from your local OZONE distributor
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Ten tips for paragliding and hang gliding competition. By Greg Hamerton
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