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A tandem hang glider launching at Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro. Photo: cscvl.com.br

Rio de Janeiro sees tandem hang-gliding double fatality

A professional tandem hang glider pilot and his passenger both died in a tragic accident in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday 21 February
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Neo Race Up in flight

Neo release Race Up performance harness

Neo have unveiled details of the new Race Up, an ultralight paraglider harness built for performance flying
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Paul Guschlbauer launches from Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel during Wanderbird

Wanderbird launch 800km Alpine challenge

Wanderbird have announced details of an eight-day hike-and-fly challenge across the Alps, starting in Westerndorf, Austria on 13 June
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Advance Tau DLS

Advance unveil Tau DLS

Advance have unveiled the TAU DLS, a high-end EN-C two-liner for ambitious cross-country pilots and competition pilots.
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Ascendant Calixte

Ascendant Calixte sub harness available in spring

The French start-up Ascendant have announced that their new submarine harness, the Calixte will be available to order in the spring.
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PWC Panchgani India 2026

Michael Sigel wins PWC Panchgani

Michael Sigel claimed has claimed victory in the opening PWC of the year, with Manuel Laly and Mario Monteiro following behind.
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A gaggle of paragliders at the SRS. Photo: Marcus King

SRS launches Pre-SRS Series as demand surges

The Sports Class Racing Series s launching a new “Pre-SRS” circuit in response to what organisers describe as the “phenomenal popularity”
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Woody Valley Denali 2

Woody Valley launch Denali 2

The latest ultra lightweight harness to appear with air-filled protection is Woody Valley's Denali 2, which has just been unveiled.
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Jim Black. Photo: Jim Black

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’

Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose?
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Destination Panchgani

Paragliding World Cup, Panchgani: 14-21 Feb 2026

The Paragliding World Cup heads to Panchgani, India this weekend. It is the sixth and penultimate event of the 2025 season
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