These four sites are all good alternatives for pilots based in Algodonales and looking to explore further afield
The post Alternatives to Algodonales, Spain appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Guide to Algodonales, Spain
The picturesque village of Algodonales in southern Spain sits nestled below the burly Sierra de Lijar mountain. It’s a European mecca for beginner and low airtime pilots who come to one of the numerous English, German or Spanish schools. During the days, shuttles from the various companies run up and down the hill ferrying clients, […]
The post Guide to Algodonales, Spain appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Ollie Chitty wins world-record task at Forbes Flatlands
Ollie Chitty flew and won the longest free-flight competition task ever declared on 2 January 2018.
The post Ollie Chitty wins world-record task at Forbes Flatlands appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Win a paraglider in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2018
Win a brand new EN A, B or C solo paraglider from Air Design, Gin, Ozone, Supair or Triple 7
The post Win a paraglider in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2018 appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Why you really shouldn’t fly a paraglider in the rain
‘Don’t fly in the rain’ is something we learn from day one. And with big leaps in design in paragliders and paramotor wings, that advice is more relevant than ever. We find out why things really can get slippery when wet.
The post Why you really shouldn’t fly a paraglider in the rain appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
‘Let’s Dance’: Learning to paramotor in Oman
Matt Warren heads to Oman for a winter sun holiday with a difference – a conversion course from paragliding to paramotoring
The post ‘Let’s Dance’: Learning to paramotor in Oman appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Letter from New York: ‘Finally, this is flying!’
I find myself sitting at my desk at work and getting nothing done. I find myself driving in my car only to wake up and not know how I got to my destination or why I was going there in the first place. I am here, but I am not. I am lost.
The post Letter from New York: ‘Finally, this is flying!’ appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Lifting the veil: An American pilot in Iran
Nick Greece was obsessed with the idea of flying paragliders in Iran, but as a US citizen it was almost impossible to visit. Then, a thaw in relations between the two countries allowed him a rare sporting visa, and a chance to fly in a country he knew little about
The post Lifting the veil: An American pilot in Iran appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Kortel unveil Kanibal Race II pod harness
Kortel Design have announced that the successor to the Kanibal Race pod harness, the Kanibal Race II, is on its way and should be shipping form early March 2018.
The post Kortel unveil Kanibal Race II pod harness appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.
Dates announced for the Ozone Chabre Open 2018
The Ozone Chabre Open is taking place from 30 June to 6 July in 2018. Designed as a stress-free paragliding cross-country competition, the emphasis is on safe, achievable tasks.
The post Dates announced for the Ozone Chabre Open 2018 appeared first on Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988.