XContest is celebrating ten years in 2017! The online hang gliding and paragliding cross-country flight platform has grown into a worldwide flight database and an invaluable resource to all pilots. 11,400 pilots registered flights on it in the 2016 season. This video, created by David Bzirský and Soňa Perglerová, was made for the Czech paragliding cup 2016 prizegiving ceremony, and then […] …read more
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Paragliding beginner course Holidays for Lee Dave and students at Mount Olympus in Greece with Olympic Wings
Beginner student paragliding pilots go from the training hills to 1.500 m take off in an incredible flying week with Olympic Wings. Very proud of our own student Mr. Dimitris, who is now a new paragliding pilot. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails”] …read more
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TANDEmORE – Tandem paragliding Pilot’s Course with Herminio Cordido
Tandem paragliding is.. The Ultimate free flying experience for Everyone 20.05 – 27.05.2017 Mount Olympus Greece Tandem Pilot workshop course with Herminio Cordido The tandem paragliding course aims to pilots already flying tandem by following this course to receive a thorough educational background and further cross reference to upgrade the pilots technique and practices considering […] …read more
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The Turner Twins paramotor to The Red Pole, Australia’s most inaccessible point.
In August, identical twin explorers Hugo and Ross Turner, better known as The Turner Twins, successfully became the first people to journey to the Australian Pole of Inaccessibility, using Paramotors.
They started on the southern coast of Australia near Adelaide and journeyed over 1,600kms over unforgiving, remote deserts and mountains of the Outback, finally finishing 300kms North-West of Alice Springs in an area of Australia known as, the Red Centre.
This latest Quest from The Turner Twins, named The Red Pole, wasn’t without its trials and tribulations.
The trip, which was their first flying expedition using Paramotors, included many dangers and risks along the way such as freezing temperatures, extreme heat, turbulent air and weather, poisonous snakes and spiders and the chance of crashing in the remote Outback with little or no hope of immediate rescue.
Joining them on the epic expedition was a fellow pilot Kester Haynes who provided vital provisions, fuel, technical support and supplies along the route. While voyaging through the outback, they filmed from the air, capturing some unique and stunning film. The film is currently on Redbull.com
http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/adventure/stories/1331829634469/watch-the-expedition-to-the-red-pole
“We both used Roadster 2 wings- a perfect mix of easy take off and agility in the air. They didn’t respond …read more
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Exploring Middle Earth: Vol-biv in New Zealand
“The sky was beautiful, with lovely cumuli. D-Day! Off we went, hopping from one valley to the next with Lord of the Rings scenery all around.” What’s it like to soar over a real-life Middle Earth? Antoine Girard and Benoit Outters flew the length of New Zealand’s Southern Alps – twice – to find out. […] …read more
Icaristics: Bruce Goldsmith on the key to staying safe
“If a pilot feels his wing is super-safe this becomes a danger in itself, as he is more likely to push the limit. “Accident statistics show that a safer wing does not lead automatically to fewer accidents.” Bruce Goldsmith reveals his invaluable tips on staying safe and why the key to avoiding accidents is … […] …read more
Sweet River: Flying the length of the Rio Doce
In November last year, a catastrophic dam-burst led to an environmental disaster along Brazil’s beautiful Rio Doce. Lu Marini took to his paramotor to assess the damage from the air and expose the “hidden reality behind those who lost everything to mud”. See what’s in the rest of Issue 176 …read more
Naked Pilot: Jack Pimblett
“I first took flight when I was three, on the tandem with my Dad. I was hooked – and I started to reach up to the handles aged eight.” Eighteen-year-old young gun Jack Pimblett talks to us about infinity tumbles and his perfect year. See what’s in the rest of Issue 176 …read more
Red Bull X-Alps: An open letter to the rookies…
“Over the years, the event has become much more professional and I believe this is a great thing – but don’t let this detract from the fact that you should run your race true to you and to yourself.” Two-time X-Alps competitor Jon Chambers pens an open letter of advice to the rookies taking part […] …read more