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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

US paraglider dealer arrested over stunt

Man arrested for flying a speed glider from Oregon's Astoria Column
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The Beeper, a new solar-powered vario from Compass

Solar-powered vario from Compass

The Beeper is Compass' new solar-powered, audio-only, sound-customisable vario.
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Thomas de Dorlodot paragliding in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains

New record flight set in Karakoram

Thomas De Dorlodot has flown 225.02km in Pakistan
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Skywalk Tequila 3: EN B in all sizes

Skywalk Tequila 3: EN B in all sizes

Skywalk's EN B paraglider, the Tequila3, is now certified in all five sizes.
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Flycocoon is in production

Flycocoon electric paramotor in production

The Swiss-designed Flycocoon, electric propulsion system for paragliders, is now in production
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Super Paragliding Testival 2011: Cross Country mag in Kössen

Cross Country magazine are in Kössen, for the Super Paragliding Testival 2011.
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Mark Hayman: out of race mode and back in domestic life

British Paragliding Open 2011: Reflections, musings, ramblings…

Mark Hayman reflects on his experiences at the 2011 British Championships in Slovenia
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We think Cross Country is essential reading for all pilots who want to fly better and more safely.
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British Paragliding Championships 2011 winners

British Paragliding Open 2011: The People’s Poet strikes again

The British Paragliding open in Slovenia is over, with Mark Watts winning on an Ozone Mantra R11.
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Back home with the family: Mark and his son Zac

British Paragliding Open 2011: Homeward Bound

Bad weather is forecast till the end of the competition so Mark flies home. An event on the plane leaves him astounded as to one individual's perception of risk and priorities in a crisis.
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