Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world
British paraglider pilot Tom Payne stormed to the top of the British international XC league with an FAI triangle flight of 169.55 km, flown around the Chamonix – Annecy area on Wednesday 28 April 2010.
Read moreCanadian extreme filmmaker Peter Chrzanowski is running a mountain sport festival from Pemberton in May, covering many sports including Peter’s passion, paragliding.
Read moreThe United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) are holding their first annual National Hang Gliding & Paragliding Day, to promote the sports in their country. It will be on Memorial Day, 29 May 2010.
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Read moreAll new Aircotec XC Trainer flight instruments have a USB interface and are supplied with USB cables and TN Complete flight analysis software.
Read moreFrench paraglider manufacturer ITV have spent the long winter months improving and relaunching their website, www.itv-parapentes.com, which is available in English or French.
Read moreThe Nova Pilots’ Team are having their annual cross country meet at Greifenburg (Austria) this May, open to all pilots, regardless of the paraglider they fly.
Read moreIndependence have redesigned their paraglider harness range for 2010, with all models having a stiffer back support, new lightweight snap-lock karabiners and optional lightweight carbon seat plate.
Read moreThe 16th annual Azores Paragliding Festival takes place on the island of Sao Miguel from 26 – 29 August 2010.
Read moreAeros’ new rescue parachute, the SX, has been tested to 115 kg with a descent rate of 5.5 m/s.
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