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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

APCO Aviation hang gliding and paragliding helmets for 2010

APCO have updated their helmet range for 2010. The open-face, lightweight FreeAir II, the full-face, visored Speed II and open-face visored Blade II are featured.
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Jura Open 2010 hang gliding competition

The Jura Open and Jura Light Open hang gliding competitions take place in the Biel region of Switzerland from 20 - 24 May 2010.
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UP Xpress mini paraglider

The Xpress is a new mini paraglider from UP, due out in May 2010. The German company are rather excited about it ...
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Flarm air traffic warning system for Flytec instruments

Flytec are offering the option of incorporating a Flarm, air traffic warning device, into their 6020 and 6030 flight instruments for hang gliders and paragliders.
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Livetrack24lite: iPhone GPS tracking program for hang glider and paraglider pilots

Livetrack24lite is an Apple iPhone GPS tracking app which also displays airspace, and has been created with hang glider and paraglider pilots in mind.
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Across Himalaya expedition

As the Himalayan Odyssey team celebrate their half-way point at Mahendranagar, the Across Himalaya team are just starting out on their own 2010 mission.
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Biotech Bordairline paragliding adventure races

The Biotech Bordairline adventure races are a series of paraglider hike-and-fly races, which will be flown in four countries in 2010.
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Videos from XC Open World Series in Araxa, Brazil, October 2009

Tendencia Outdoor's videos of the XC Open World Series paragliding competition in Araxa, Brazil, October 2009
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Felipe Rezende wins the Bright Paragliding Open, Australia

Felipe Rezende has won the Bright Paragliding Open 2010, flying a Niviuk Icepeak 3
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Stephan Stieglair joins Airwave

Airwave have announced that long-time UP designer and former world champion Stephan Stieglair will be moving from the German company and heading up Airwave's R&D team.
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