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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

UP Himalayan Odyssey paragliding expedition 2010

Three paraglider pilots are planning a Himalayan Odyssey, a vol-bivouac adventure, travelling the length of the Himalaya and exploring the legends, myths and life of these remote mountain regions and their inhabitants.
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One pilot’s ideas for improving hang gliding competitions

Czech hang glider pilot Radek Bares invites pilots to join the discussion of how hang gliding competitions can be improved.
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Sky Paragliders’ larger Metis 2 tandem

In response to requests from professional tandem pilots, Sky Paragliders have brought out a larger Metis 2, 43 m2, still certifed LTF 1-2 (EN B).
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A CIVL debate

Cross Country mag will be attending the annual CIVL meeting in Switzerland on 18 - 21 February 2010. We would like to hear what questions you'd like us to ask CIVL regarding the BBHPP / carbon debate.
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Cross Country Facebook photo competition winner

Slovenian hang glider pilot Matjaz Klemencic took top prize in the Cross Country magazine / Facebook photo competition with a stunning on-board hang gliding shot.
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Alps Vol et Ski paragliding challenges 2010, results so far

The Alpine paragliding fly and ski challenge season is now well underway, and the results so far are ...
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Ava Sport Tanto cross country paraglider harness

The Tanto is Bulgarian paraglider equipment company Ava Sport's new cross country pod harness.
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Registration open for the Pre World Paragliding Championships 2010, Piedrahita

Registration for the paragliding Pre World Championships in Piedrahita, July 2010, is open now to the top WPRS 1500 pilots.
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Montenegro mission: uncover the country’s paragliding potential

Montenegrofly are running an exploratory paragliding XC Safari in May, to uncover some of the country's potential flying and cross country sites. They are looking for experienced pilots to join them.
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15 Years of Hotel California

'Hotel California' and its British / Belgian owners Tracy and Dirk have been welcoming paraglider and hang glider pilots to the Sierra Nevada in Southern Spain for 15 years.
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