Magazine issues

Cross Country Magazine issues past and present. See what’s in each copy of Cross Country magazine and get a rundown of features, interviews and reviews. Looking to buy a back issue? Find them all here

In issue 145: Seiko Fukuoka

In November Seiko set a new women’s world record by flying 338km from Quixada in north east Brazil. Felix Wolk was there…
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In issue 144: How to Fly Clouds

One minute you’re climbing in a sunny thermal, singing your favourite Madonna song out loud – who can hear after all? – and then the next: Bam! You’re in the wispies and in danger of being sucked in to the white room. Our masterclass can help
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In issue 144: Paraglider review: Blacklight, EN B

Performance in the EN B class is “pretty exciting” at the moment according to Pat Dower, who took U-Turn’s Blacklight (EN B) to the Alps this year.
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In issue 144: Paraglider review: Air Design Volt, EN C

Hugh Miller is like a kid in a sweetshop when he gets his hands on Air Design’s Volt, the EN C glider pitched at experienced XC pilots.
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In issue 144: Paraglider review: UP Trango XC2, EN C

UP have pitched this glider at the ‘classic’ EN D pilot. That’s someone looking for high performance without stepping into competition wing territory.
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In Issue 144: Guy Anderson’s Story of Survival

When Guy Anderson went missing during the Sun Valley Paragliding World Cup in August 2012 the hearts of pilots around the world sank. Read his remarkable story in the latest issue of Cross Country magazine…
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In issue 143: Smashing the Hang Gliding World Record

When news came through that Jonny Durand and Dustin Martin were flying across Texas and looked set to break the hang gliding world record, we dropped everything to stand and stare at their Spot tracks as it happened.
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In issue 143: 200 Mountain Miles in the USA

An email pinged in from Nick Greece in the USA. “200 miles. Got photos. Kiwi writing the report.” The story of the race for 200 mountain miles is told in great style in this issue of Cross Country magazine.
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In issue 143: Skywalk’s Cayenne 4 and Sky’s Antea 2, both EN C

Issue 143 of Cross Country magazine features reviews of Sky’s Antea 2 (EN C) and Skywalk’s Cayenne 4 (EN C).
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In issue 143: Speedbar Masterclass

What is rear-riser control and why are people talking about it? When should it be used and why? Is it for everyone, or just a few elite pilots flying two-line race machines?
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