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Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2011: task seven, the sun is back and 76 pilots in goal

The sun is back in Valle de Bravo. 76 in goal in task seven of the Paragliding Word Cup Superfinal
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Detail of the new paragliding and hang gliding map of Annecy, France

Paragliding and hang gliding guide to Annecy: Free download

The Annecy tourist office has published a new map for paraglider and hang glider pilots.
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The paragliding site of Brajici in Montenegro is above the beautiful Brecici Beach. Photo: www.montenegrofly.com

Wanted: acro pilots for paraglider display in Montenegro

Montenegrofly are looking for acro pilots for a display in May 2012
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BHPA now insures UK expats living in Europe

The British Hang Gliding and Paraglding Association can now offer insurance cover to UK expats living in Europe
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Felipe Rezende, photographed ion 2011. Photo: www.solparagliders.com.br

Felipe Rezende wins Nelson Paragliding Open 2012

Brazilian-born Felipe Rezende won New Zealand's Nelson Paragliding Open 2012
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Annecy paragliding exhibition APX 2012 poster

Annecy paragliding exhibition May 2012

Annecy's big paragliding exhibition takes place 5-6 May 2012, based at Doussard
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Paragliding World Cup Superfial 2011: Task cancelled

Task seven of the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2011 was cancelled due to weak conditions
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ITV’s speed riding wing, the Pil-Pit 3

ITV's new speed riding wing, the Pil-Pit 3, is out, "pure pleasure, accessible to a broad range of pilots".
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Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2011: Light conditions and no-one in goal on Task 6

Pilots struggled in light conditions on the 92.85km task six. Charles Cazaux of France flew the furthest, at 79.30km.
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Paragliding World Cup Superfial 2011: Weather-enforced rest day for day six

Day six of the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Valle de Bravo was a well-earned, if rain-enforced, rest day
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