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Chrigel Maurer at TEDx Zurich

Chrigel Maurer and Thomas Theurillat in TEDx Zurich Talk

Chrigel Maurer and Thomas Theurillat give a TEDxZurich talk on taking part in the Red Bull X-Alps.
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The Ozone XXLite. Photo: Charlie King

In issue 145: Ozone XXLite

It's the paraglider that shouldn't have been. The extremely lightweight single-skin paraglider that can be stuffed into a day pack and weighs less than your packed lunch
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Pat Dower explores pilotage and skills courses in Cross Country 145. Photo: Gudrun Ochsl

In Issue 145: Do the right thing

Pat Dower considers how safety training and skills clinics can improve your flying
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Have glider will travel... a week long road trip through England's rolling hills. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

In issue 145: The Magic Hills

Sometimes, the UK delivers exactly what you need. Hugh Miller (words) and Jérôme Maupoint (pictures) head north
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Tom de Dorlodot in Pakistan. Photo: Tom de Dorlodot

In issue 145: Tom de Dorlodot in Pakistan

Tom de Dorlodot is no stranger to flying in Pakistan among the giants of the Karakoram. But this was his most serious expedition yet:
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The Gin Yeti Tandem. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

In issue 145: Gin Yeti Tandem

Designed as a tandem glider but weighing the same as a solo paraglider, this wing takes the best of the lightweight revolution and applies it to the might of a tandem.
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The traditional Snow Lion dance, performed at the opening to the Sikkim Paragliding Festival. Photo: Ed Ewing

In issue 145: Paragliding in Sikkim

The Sikkim Paragliding Festival in November was a chance for pilots from across India and Nepal to meet up and fly in this small, mountainous state in the north east of India
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Learn to thermal better. Up to £1000 is available for young pilots in the UK

Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2012: Colombia, 15-26 January 2013

The Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2012 starts on 15 January 2013 and lasts for two weeks. The location is Roldanillo, Colombia. The event is the culmination of the 2012 Paragliding World Cup season.
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Hang Gliding World Championships 2013: 7-18 January 2013

The 19th Hang Gliding World Championships starts 7 January 2013 and promises nearly two weeks of non-stop racing in the skies above Forbes, Australia.
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Manfred Ruhmer

Hang Gliding World Championships 2013: Manfred Ruhmer

In the run-up to the Hang Gliding World Championships 2013, which start in Australia on 7 January 2013, Grace Cain interviews some of the key pilots from the competition. Today, multiple World Champion, Manfred Ruhmer from Austria
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