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Flying in Krusevo. Photo: Lawrie Noctor

British Paragliding Championships 2018 ends in tragedy

Two pilots died following a mid-air above take-off at the start of the last task. Next of kin have been informed.
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Jerome Maupoint on a paraglider doing a wingover in France

Cross Country 193: September 2018

Going big – in your own way. Whether you’re planning an epic 300k day or want to follow a thermal away from the hill for the first time, Cross Country will help take you to the next level
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Gin Fuse 2

Gin Fuse 2 professional tandem

Gin's Fuse 2 has an aspect ratio of 5.35 and is certified EN B in 37m² and 41m² sizes, with 100kg-wide weight ranges 
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Ozone Krushevo Open 2018

Gaute Hvidsten wins Ozone Krushevo Open

Gaute Hvidsten of Norway won the inaugural edition of the Ozone Krushevo open, which took place in Krushevo, Macedonia, from 22-28 July 2018.
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Icaro Larus harness

Icaro Larus all-round paraglider harness

Icaro's new Larus replaces the Energy SP as their all-round leisure harness. They say it's more comfortable, lighter and safer
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Alard Hufner wins Icarus Trophy 2018

South African climber Alard Hufner won the 2018 Icarus Trophy, a 1,000-mile paramotor race which took place in southern Africa in July
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PMR-RADIO

New safety-radio rules for the Dolomites

New rules for paragliding and hang gliding in the Dolomites mean pilots must have a separate licence-free PMR radio dedicated to a local safety channel.
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AcroGame 2018

Tim Alongi wins the AcroGame 2018

The level was “insane” at this year’s AcroGame in Organya, Spain, according to organiser Horacio Llorens.
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Gin Wide Open 2018. Photo: Joanna Di Grigoli

‘It was a blast!’ Gin Wide Open 2018

The Gin Wide Open in Ager, Spain was a blast with 82 pilots from all over the world
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British AllComers Open 2018

'Pretty unstable' ... Kieran Campbell reports from the British Allcomers Open in Feltre, Italy, 21-27 July 2018
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