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Product Recall: Neo Y 125cm rescue bridle

Neo have issued a product recall on black Y 125cm rescue bridles manufactured in 2022. All such bridles are affected and should be replaced
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Masterclass: Paragliding XC forecasting secrets with Matthew Scutter

A highly detailed tutorial on forecasting for big XC days! This is a 75 minute lesson with the creator of SkySight Matthew Scutter
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Understanding the Sky – New Edition

Understanding the Sky has been re-issued in a brand new format. The classic weather book for sport pilots by Dennis Pagen has been updated
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Masterclass: SIV, incidents and wing management with Malin Lobb – part II

In his second Masterclass Malin Lobb talks us through dealing with collapses, auto-rotations and cravats when flying in real-life turbulence.
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How to deal with valley winds

How to Deal with Valley Winds

Caught out by the valley wind? Here are some tips to help you get down safely – hopefully without being blown back
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Safety notice: Gin Switch 2 product recall

Gin have recalled all Switch² harnesses produced before July 2022, because of a manufacturing problem affecting the airbag
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Flying in the Lee

Flying in the lee is commonplace for cross-country pilots, but there are a few things you should consider before diving in
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Supair Dyneema reserve bridles

Safety notice: Supair reserve bridles

Supair have issued a 'Call for Inspection' notice on their Dyneema reserve parachute bridles, which may have non-reinforced riser attachment points
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Masterclass: SIV, incidents and wing management with Malin Lobb – part I

Malin Lobb, one of the instructors at Flyeo, and a top notch competition pilot and coach, too gives advice of active piloting and SIV
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Flying 50km by paraglider. Photo: Andy Busslinger

‘Fly 50km or Bust!’

Flying 50k is a landmark achievement in a new pilot's cross-country career, but it can seem elusive at first. Nigel Page explains how to make it happen
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