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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Profly Leeloo-X

Snip, snip – ProFly announce first ‘EN-B two-liner’

It’s the world’s officially certified EN-B paraglider with two-liner technology. That’s the claim from Profly as they launch the Leeloo-X
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Sky Twin 2 Evo

Sky Paragliders release new Twin 2 Evo

Sky’s Twin 2 Evo is a tandem harness for pilots who want to keep their gear light without sacrificing durability
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Cross Country magazine in print

Cross Country magazine on social media

Fans of Cross Country magazine can now follow the free flight news on Threads and BlueSky as well as X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
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SRS Colombia 2025

Witold Gilarski: The search continues

Despite daily searches involving local police, fire and military, no sign of missing pilot Wiltold Gilarski has been found.
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Launching at the Stubai Cup in Austria, 2023. Photo: Charlie King

Stubai Cup 2025: event lowdown

Test fly new gliders and equipment at the Stubai Cup, which runs from 14-16 March in the Austrian village of Neustift
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XC Tracer Max III

XC Tracer Maxx III unveiled

XC Tracer have launched their most advanced flight instrument yet with high-resolution black-and-white display, FLARM and more
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SRS Colombia 2025

Witold Gilarski: Pilot missing in Colombia

A massive search operation is underway in north west Colombia for a missing Polish pilot last heard from on Sunday afternoon local time
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Nathan Longhurst completes 100 of New Zealand's

Nathan Longhurst completes his 100 Peaks challenge

Nathan Longhurst has completed his three-month adventure to connect all the summits of the New Zealand Alpine Club's 100 Greatest Peaks
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Wanaka Hike-and-fly 2025

Shane Tighe wins Wanaka hike-and-fly

Australian pilot Shane Tighe has triumphed at the fifth edition of Wanaka hike-and-fly, which was held 21-24 February.
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Skywalk Guide and Guest tandem harness

Skywalk Guide and Guest harnesses

Skywalk's Guide and Guest harnesses, which were first unveiled at the 2024 Coupe Icare, have been designed to meet the needs of professional tandem pilots
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