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Autumn colours and 5,000m base Photos: XRedRocks

Bill Belcourt wins Red Rocks Wide Open 2025

US pilot Bil Belcourt has won Red Rocks Wide Open in Monroe, Utah, the race to goal US Nationals series event organised by Gavin McClurg
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GoPro Max2

GoPro launch Max2 360 camera

GoPro have finally unveiled the long-awaited successor to their original 360 Max, which first appeared in 2020
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Bram Declercq. Photo: An Decorte

Bram Declercq: 1980–2025

Belgian paraglider pilot Bram Declercq has died from injuries sustained during the FAI Paragliding World Championships in Brazil
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Wanaka Paragliding. Photo: Felix Wolk

Wanaka pilots fight to save ‘world class’ XC sites

Pilots who know Wanaka or Queenstown are being asked to add their voice to a campaign to limit an airspace grab
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Coupe Icare 2025. Photo: Alain Douce

Coupe Icare 2025: 16-21 September

The world's largest free-flight festival returns with a six-day long celebration of air sports at the Coupe Icare
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Constance Mettetal celebrates her gold medals at the Paragliding World Championships 2025 in Brazil. Photo: Tim Rochas

France take the triple win at the Paragliding Worlds 2025

Baptiste Lambert and Constance Mettetal win gold for France at the FAI Paragliding World Championships in Castelo
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Ozone Spyder 4

Ozone Spyder 4: lightweight PPG wing

Ozone have released the Spyder 4, a “lightweight version of the Roadster 4” for both new and experienced paramotor pilots alike whether they’re just after a fun flight or a long distance adventure.
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Little Cloud Butterfly V2

Little Cloud Butterfly V2

Weighing less than a kilo, Little Cloud’s Butterfly V2 is the perfect beach soaring and hike-and-fly harness.
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Swing Brave 5 harness

Swing unveil Brave 5 modular harness

Swing have unveiled the Brave 5, an open modular harness for hike-and-fly, speedflying and parakiting adventures, combining high comfort and intuitive handling.
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Advance Strapless 4

Advance Strapless 4

With the launch of the Strapless 4, Advance have unveiled their first ultralight harness with the option of a pre-inflated airbag.
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