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News from the international scene

Tom de Dorlodot above the Engadin valley on 24 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 8

Chrigel makes tracks as wind makes for extreme flying
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Paragliding World Cup 2011: Turkey: Task 1

Paragliding World Cup 2011 in Turkey. British PWC pilot Craig Morgan blogs on task 1
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Paragliding World Cup 2011: Turkey

British Champion Craig Morgan blogs from the PWC in Bayramoren
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GPS altitude and barometric altitude

GPS versus barometric altitude: the definitive answer

What's the difference between GPS altitude and barometric altitude? Mark Graham explains
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Michael Gerbert (GER) takes off at the foot of the Tre Cime during the Red Bull X-Alps, Italy on 21 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 5/6

Chrigel and Toma battle it out up front – turnpoint 5 is within reach
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PMA reiterate they want Serial Class only in FAI Cat 1 events

PMA confirm their Serial position

PMA statement reiterates their pro-Serial class position for FAI Cat1 events
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Toma Coconea on his way to the Tre Cime turnpoint on 20 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 4

Chrigel pulls ahead into clearer weather as Toma snaps at his heels
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Red Bull X-Alps 2011 - The clash of the Titans: Toma Coconea (ROM) and Christian Maurer (SUI1) go head to head on the ground

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 3 roundup

Kaoru Ogisawa (JPN) disqualified, four penalised and Chrigel Maurer (SUI1) breaks free of the pack
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Xavier having fun at the dunes of Huamey on the coast. Photo: James Johnson

Friends gather to say goodbye to Xavier Murillo

Mark Hayman reflects on the memorial of Xavier Murillo, technical director and passionate, hardworking frontman of the Paragliding World Cup
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2011 Red Bull X-Alps start Sunday 17 July at 09:00

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: 24 hours to go!

2011 Red Bull X-Alps blasts off on Sunday 17 July for 30 of the fittest para-athletes in the world
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