‘Some pilots were hit by the front when only 50m above the ground as they were preparing to land. ‘Instead they were rocketed to the clouds. On the ground, wooden phone poles broke in half.’ Three years on, Ivan Demeter shares his bittersweet memories of Russia’s 2014 Altai Cup in the September 2017 issue. See […] …read more
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Get to Goal: Paragliding World Championships 2017
‘On the morning of the final task, I was in fourth position overall, and I didn’t believe I would be World Champion, but I am so happy. I feel as if I’m still dreaming.’ In the September 2017 issue new king of the skies Pierre Rémy – and many of the other competitors – reveal […] …read more
Brooke Whatnall: Paramotoring in Dubai
Big dunes, bigger skyscrapers and massive blue skies – it’s not easy being at the hub of Dubai’s thriving paramotor scene. Brooke Whatnall tells us all about flying in and around the boomtown and why the desert is the perfect place for a cheeky, early morning slalom. Just don’t forget your sun cream. See what […] …read more
Icaristics: Tips for flying with big clouds and avoiding storms
‘Nobody expected storms, but a storm grew above the stratus cloud layer, and about 20 pilots were sucked into it … not only was it unexpected, but it was also hidden and extremely violent.’ In the September 2017 issue Bruce Goldsmith shares his top tips for flying with big clouds – and how to ensure […] …read more
George Steinmetz: Recording the Earth from the air
‘You want to take aerial photographs in Chad? Good luck! There were no helicopters to charter in the whole country. So with a paramotor you’re seeing remote stuff nobody has ever seen from the air.’ Twenty years ago, George Steinmetz strapped on a camera, started his paramotor – and changed the face of environmental photography. […] …read more
Advance Sigma 10 (EN C) review
‘Advance gliders have had a reserved character, but this definitely has more of the fun factor. ‘In fact, I find myself leaning towards a bold statement: Advance may well have produced their best glider yet!’ In September 2017 Pat Dower aims high with Advance’s new ENC Sigma 10 – and discovers they’ve injected some welcome […] …read more
Theo de Blic’s Acro World
‘Forget about acro gliders. Let’s be honest: wanting to learn acro and being an acro pilot are two very different things.’ If you want to become an acro pilot, says Theo de Blic, avoid aiming too high, too fast. In the September issue he shares his top 10 tips for choosing the right gear. See […] …read more
Naked Pilot: Kari Ellis from Australia
‘I landed at sunset, and Mum and Dad were there in the car waiting for me. They absolutely hauled ass to get there!’ In the September 2017 issue Kari Ellis tells us about placing second woman at the FAI Paragliding World Championships – and why it’s great to have family in tow when you fly […] …read more
Bianca Heinrich: Crossing the Alps.
Bianca Heinrich: Crossing the Alps. …read more
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APWT 2017 results!
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