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Gourdon in the south of France. Photo: Marcus King

Paragliding World Cup 2024: Gourdon next stop

Pilots are gearing up for the next stop on the World Cup calendar, which begins 24 August in the French village of Gourdon.
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Sky Paragliders Apollo 3

Sky Paragliders Apollo 3

Sky Paragliders say the Apollo 3, their new EN-B paraglider, is "the perfect blend of comfort and performance"
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Timo Leonetti was a star of the international cross-country paragliding scene Photo: Stéphane Boulenger

Timo Leonetti: One of the brightest stars

Timo Leonetti shot to attention in the international free-flight world when he flew six 400km flights in one season in Brazil – at just 17
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Dudek Orca 6 Tandem

Polish manufacturer Dudek are releasing the EN B Orca 6 tandem wing in the coming weeks aimed at both occasional pilots and professionals
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PWC Turkey 2024

‘Here’s to finding your dreams’ – Violeta Jimenez

The USA's Violeta Jimenez stormed the Paragliding World Cup in Turkey, winning the Women's class and coming second on the overall podium too
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Four paraglider pilots fly from K2 on 28 July 2024

Four pilots fly from K2 summit on same day

Four French pilots have succeeded in flying from the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain in a paragliding first.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Winners revealed

One lucky winner will get to choose a brand new paraglider from Advance, AirDesign, BGD, Gin, Ozone, Supair or Swing
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BGD Adam Spot

Adam Spot has landed – on target

BGD have released the Adam Spot as a dedicated accuracy wing. It's the original Adam, with a new colour scheme.
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Race founder Paul Guschlbauer in Austria

Still time to join the Wanderbird Westendorf

Wanderbird hike-and-fly event is to be held in the Tryolean village of Westerndorf for the first time on 10 August
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Davinci Popero

Davinci launch the Popera – two-line EN D

Davinci has created an advanced EN D glider for serious cross-country and comp pilots that delivers high performance and speed.
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