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Brazil Air Force at CRUZEX 2018. Photo: Photo: Força Aérea Brasileira

Pilots in Brazil warned of ‘aerial war games’

The Brazilian free flight federation CBVL is appealing to pilots to observe Notams in the north-east region because of a big military exercise
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A view of Tenerife, paragliding winter destination. Photo: Ed Ewing

Heading to Tenerife? Know your airspace

Paraglider pilots in Tenerife have issued a plea for all visiting pilots to observe the airspace regulations on the island
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John Silvester in front of Nanga Parbat (8,126m), 27 October 2005. John Silvester was the first paraglider pilot to successfully fly around an 8,000m mountain. Photo: Olivier Laugero

‘Wild adventures’ – two books for the armchair pilot

Pilot and aviation historian Brian Milton has penned two books on the history of free flight and some of its legendary characters
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Parajet launch Maverick II and Neon

Parajet, the British paramotor manufacturer, has launched new iterations of the Maverick – Maverick II and Maverick Neon
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Nova recognises its pilots of the year 2024

Nova has announced its pilots of the year, recognising not just sporting prowess but also attitudes and fair play
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A storm in the mountains behind Bir, India. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

Pilot swept to 7,300m in Himalayan storm – and survives

A Canadian pilot has shared the terrifying story of being swept up to more than 7,000m in a storm cloud while paragliding in the Himalaya
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Hugo Hadaš – just 17 – flies 500km in Brazil

Hugo Hadaš has become the youngest person to fly 500km after a record-breaking flight in north-east Brazil, with Stanislav Klikar
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Skywalk launch Sage and Range X-Alps 3 combo

Skywalk have now launched the Sage two-liner and Range X-Alps 3 harness, the ideal setup for experienced XC pilots
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Red Bull X-Alps 2025: All the rookies revealed 

Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup for 2025's race. The field of 35 pilots is an even mix of veterans and rookies
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In goal at the PanAms 2024. Photo: AirBoyzTeam

Nick Greece Reports: Brazil Dominates PanAms

Team USA’s Nick Greece reports from the leading gaggle at the FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championships 2024
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