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Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

K2 film to play at UK’s Kendal Mountain Festival

Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche's flight from the summit of K2 is among the films to play at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival.
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Jason Hardrath during 3 Peaks Adventure

Watch: UK’s Three Peaks Challenge – by hike-and-fly

Four pilots who only just met take on the iconic three peaks challenge – linking the UK's Snowdon, Scafell and Ben Nevis in under 24 hrs
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The Bernina Group

The Art of the X-Alps

Felix Wölk has been an official Red Bull X-Alps photographer for 20 years. He selects his six favourite images from the 2025 event
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Jean-Baptiste Chandelier (right) and Thomas Pierre-Bes

Making the Leap with JBC

The Leap is the latest award-winning short film from Jean-Baptiste Chandelier – a tribute to his parents who gave him his love of free flight
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Jeff Hamann above the San Diego & Arizona Railway

Off the Rails

Photographer Jeff Hamann heads into his own backyard to explore the historic San Diego & Arizona Railway – from the air
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Soaring above the bulk of Buchaille Etive Mòr

The North Coast 200

Joe Dart and friends headed to the remotest part of Scotland to attempt a never-before flown crossing of the Northwest Highlands
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Grant Crossingham

Hanging with Grant

Grant Crossingham, 10-time British national hang-gliding champion shares his experience as a paraglider pilot.
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Andrea Cecchetto

True North: Andrea Cecchetto

Join Andrea Cecchetto on his journey to winning gold at the World Paramotor Championships and discover the secret weapon that helped him win
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Torsten Siegel

My Flying Life: Torsten Siegel

The competition pilot and designer on what matters most
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Pete Thompson

On Launch With: Pete Thompson

“I really like chasing big flights.” The USA’s Pete Thompson (and Ava) on the flying out west
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