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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Che Golus wins the first comp of the Australian season: the Canungra Cup 2010

Ozone pilot Che Golus (R10) won the 2010 Canungra Cup, which kicked off the Australian 2010-2011 season on 23 - 30 October.
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Aërius thermal bag for paragliding equipment

Aërius' range of thermal bags have been designed to pack paraglider and paramotor equipment into, to protect them from the damaging effects of excessive heat when they are stored, for example, in the boot of a car.
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Skywalk E-Walk: an electric propulsion system for paragliders

Skywalk's electric paraglider propulsion system, the E-Walk, is nearing completion and should be available to buy from early 2011.
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Cross Country’s editor, Ed Ewing, wins award for multimedia work in the Guardian

Ed Ewing, Cross Country magazine's multi-talented and ever-modest editor, just let slip that he picked up a journalistic Oscar for his work at the Guardian newspaper last weekend.
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Charly-Produkte’s electric ‘ascent aid’ for paragliders: out in the Spring

In spring 2011, Charly Produkte are planning to release their electric 'ascent aid' for paragliders to the market. They have sent us these videos to show how the project is coming along.
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The North South Cup 2011: Great British paragliding battle

Hugh Miller is organising a paragliding aero battle between pilots from the north and the south of Great Britain, next May. Register your interest before 31 January 2011.
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The view from above ... Pal Takats looks down on Olu Deniz. Photo: Pal Takats

New acro paragliding move: The Esfera

Pal Takats has invented a new paragliding acro manoeuvre, the Esfera, which means sphere in Spanish.
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Perfect wingovers by Raul Rodriguez

Wingovers on a paraglider look simple but are not easy to master. Here are some tips to get good, with acro master Raul Rodriguez
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Cross Country Magazine Issue 132 Contents

In Issue 132…

The Acro issue: Pal Takats reveals how to plan your acro learning curve and how you'll know you're ready for the big stuff.
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Next to the Matterhorn in 2009. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Pilot list announced

The Red Bull X-Alps 2011 athlete list was announced today. Surprise entrants include ‘Mad’ Mike Kung from Austria, who is entering for the first time.
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