News

There have been several fatalities lately caused by paraglider pilots taking off with their harness leg straps open, or by misjudging their altitude over water. Following investigation into these cases, the DHV have issued the following safety advice for paraglider pilots.

Icaro Paragliders are holding a summer party at the Austrian paragliding site of Kössen to celebrate their tenth anniversary, and everyone is invited.

Swiss pilot Werner 'Werni' Jacober has entered the first FAI triangle flight of 200+ km to be flown on an EN B glider, onto XContest.

We reported online on 12 July 2010 that Korean brand Sun Gliders had been bought and was moving to India. We are happy to make clear that this is not the case.

Australian hang glider manufacturer Moyes are organising a separate sports class event for the 2011 Forbes Flatlands in NSW, Australia. Pilots are asked to register their interest now.

Sponsored by Gradient, the XC Africa Open paragliding competition will take place at De Aar, South Africa, from 27 November to 4 December 2010.

Ozone have released a low-fat, lightweight version of their best-selling paraglider fast-pack bag, the Saucisse.

The Southern hang gliding and paragliding Club (England) warmly invites pilots and friends to its summer party in September.

Airways Airsports are offering discounts in their online shop, for hang glider or paraglider flights entered in the UK XC league

Team Argon have won the Golden Peak Award at the Nissan Outdoor Games 2010 with their film, Incantantio.