Moyes have announced they will be offering two optional extras for customers buying their RX Pro competition hang glider: the Pro-Edge trailing edge and Skylite undersurface. The Pro-Edge is a new high-tech laminate by Dimension Polyant. Moyes say its random array of non-woven composite filaments give the trailing edge excellent abrasion resistance and a smooth, sharp appearance, and it […] …read more
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Olympic Wings organization for APPI PG & PPG qualifications Greece Europe 2017
After the spring time success of both the APPI PPG workshop and APPI PG Pro workshop – for Pilots, Professionals & Instructors – with qualifying validations, much insider knowledge and great flights shared.. We are happy to announce both workshops running again in November this year 2017 – once more at Mt Olympus and the Olympus Aegean Coast […] …read more
Source:: Paragliding Hellas
AirDesign release lightweight EN-D Hero
AirDesign have announced the Hero, their new ultralight, high-performance EN-D. It’s designed for competition pilots, vol-bivouac enthusiasts, and backcountry adventurers, and the smallest size weighs less than 3kg. It’s characterised by a high top speed and precise handling characteristics, AD say. It was designed from scratch, with every element optimised for efficiency and weight reduction. It has a modest […] …read more
FAI announce Young Artist winners 2017
The 2017 FAI Young Artists Contest winners have been announced. They include two youngsters from India and one from Russia. Children from FAI member countries submitted artwork, to the theme of ‘Beyond the clouds’. Prizes were awarded in three age categories (6-9 years, 10-13 years and 14-17 years). The quality of work was vey impressive – visit the gallery on Flickr to see all of […] …read more
Cross Country 179: May 2017
Free flight is about change: the transition from ground to the air, the shifting seasons, the tilting sun as that great day in the mountains draws to a close and the earth – and a cold beer – beckons once again. But the evolving nature of our sport also means that new gliders, techniques, destinations […] …read more
Flymaster introduces light, simple Vario LS
Flymaster have added a new beginner’s instrument to their range, the Light, Simple Vario LS. It is small, super thin (just 12mm) and boasts an easy user interface and a “very affordable” price. It’s powered by an internal 750mAh Li-ion battery that gives more than 100 hours’ flight time, and can be recharged via the USB port of any […] …read more
Hike and Fly planning tool now available as mobile app
Hikeandfly.info is an AirDesign-supported tool to help pilots find hike-and-fly routes throughout Europe. The map-based tool can be used on the website, or as a free mobile phone app. “Tours” are plotted on a map, and pilots can click on a spot to open a page giving details of that route, with photos and information about the take-off, landing […] …read more
GEO 5 PRODUCT VIDEO
Check out the latest informative video for the Geo5. 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. The Geo series is designed for pilots who seek a highly versatile lightweight wing. It is suitable for a wide range of pilots from talented beginners to the most experienced. The relaxing nature of the Geo 5 in active air, and the ease of launch makes it a real asset in the mountains. Enjoy the video for more info from the designers, and visit the product page for full details.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Avian: British HG company changes hands
After nearly 30 years running UK hang glider business Avian, Steve Elkins is passing the reins to fellow pilot and engineer, Tim Swait. Tim has long been an Avian fan: The first glider he flew was a Fly, and it was a Rio that took him through his schooling, his first XCs and competitions. Avian say of Tim: He’s […] …read more
Gavin McClurg’s North of Known tour hits the UK this week
This is Gavin McClurg in deep in Alaska on a marathon month-long traverse of the Alaska Range last year. He has been touring his 52-minute film North of Known to paragliding clubs and adventure audiences in California and Oregon. This week he is hopping across the Atlantic and bringing his unique presentation to Europe. A […] …read more