Archive: Jun 2011

The British Paragliding open in Slovenia is over, with Mark Watts winning on an Ozone Mantra R11.

Bad weather is forecast till the end of the competition so Mark flies home. An event on the plane leaves him astounded as to one individual's perception of risk and priorities in a crisis.

Mahony Aviation are auctioning a paramotor training course on eBay to fund the social aspect of the British Open Paramotor Championships taking place 10-13 June.

The fourth task was cancelled before it even began, due to threatening conditions and a bad forecast. The weather then improved as soon as everyone stood down. Safety committee member Mark explains how these difficult decisions are made.