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Flymaster Team

Flymaster unveil GPS LS2

Flymaster have officially released their latest product, the GPS LS2. The navigation instruments specialist first unveiled it at Coupe Icare.
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Testivol de Pelvoux

Testivol de Pelvoux, France: 7-8 March 2026

For the second year in a row the Hautes-Alpes is to host the Testivol de Pelvoux, organised by Pollen Parapente.
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Wanaka hike and fly race 2026

Daniel Rosinsky wins Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2026

Daniel Rosinsky has won this year's Wanaka Hike and Fly race, which took place over three days in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zealand
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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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