Italian firm Revolt are close to bringing their four-prop electric paramotor to the market. The Revolt 1 differs to current paramotor designs in that it has four electric motors driving four small propellers, which are much cheaper to replace than larger props (around €30, rather than €300) should you break one, and also less likely to get […] …read more
Author: winguu
Hang gliding photos wanted for calendar
SVS Designs are looking for great photographs of hang gliders for their annual calendar. The deadline for submissions is 16 October 2016, and the calendar is expected to go on sale around the middle of November. All photographers whose photograph gets used in the calendar will be sent a free copy. Please email photos to Sander, and include […] …read more
Dudek Report’Air: stable PPG wing for photographers
Dudek’s Report’Air is an ultra-stable PPG glider, designed for pilots who use their wing as a platform for their job: photographers, patrol services, search and rescue groups, filmmakers etc. The wing’s reflex profile is what gives it this stability, but Dudek say they have worked hard to also give it good launchability in all wind strengths, […] …read more
USHPA review of Mastering Paragliding
Mastering Paragliding by Kelly Farina, and published by Cross Country Magazine, has been reviewed by US paragliding legend Josh Cohn in the USA’s national association magazine. Writing in Hang Gliding and Paragliding Magazine, Josh said: ‘I wish I’d had this book when I’d started flying XC, especially when I first flew in the Alps.’ He […] …read more
Ozone Kona: beginners’ PPG and free-flight wing
Ozone have released the Kona, a beginner-friendly glider for pilots who want one wing for both powered and unpowered flight. It’s based on the low-B Buzz Z5, and Ozone say it’s very comfortable to fly both with and without power. Pilots who switch back and forth often and tend to log 30-50 free-flight hours per year will find the […] …read more
The Icarus Trophy is underway!
The Icarus Trophy is underway! …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Geo 5, now available
GEO 5, the pinnacle of the GEO series! With pioneering OZONE SharkNose technology and all of the design features that have boosted performance in our intermediate class wings, the GEO 5 is a few grams more than its predecessor but now features performance that is in line with the rest of our XC range. With all of the solidity and confidence inherent in the BUZZ Z5, but higher agility and overall performance thanks to the lightweight conversion. Read more info on the GEO 5 Product Page.
Available in 5 colour schemes and 5 sizes, and now ready to order from your local OZONE distributor.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Women’s Paragliding Open 2016, Laragne
A 6-day Women’s Paragliding Open took place at Laragne-Monteglin in the southern French Alps during the last week of August 2016. An access-level competition, its purpose was to bring together a community of female pilots from around the world, to compete, share their experiences and to train. Tasks were accompanied by daily briefings and de-briefings, and technical workshops. Blue skies and a […] …read more
Hernan wins again!
The third stop of the Argentinian Paragliding Championship came to an end the last weekend. The event was held in the popular flying town of Tucuman, north of the Andean country.
After 4 valid tasks, OZONE team pilot, Hernan Pitocco took the first place followed by Leo Jury and Martin Romero. All flying Enzo 2s. Hernan has won the last two stops of the Argentinian Championship since he joined OZONE in March.
For full results click here
Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from all the team at OZONE!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Great flying week at Olympus for Peder and his pilots paragliding holidays with Olympic Wings
[See image gallery at paragliding.olympicwings.com] …read more
Source:: Paragliding Hellas