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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

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Fliegerbar looking for seasonal staff

Koessen's famous pilot pit-stop the Fliegerbar is looking for seasonal staff for the year starting 1 May 2022 until the end of September.
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FAI suspend Russia and Belarus

The FAI has suspended FAI member countries Russia and Belarus “with immediate effect” because of the conflict taking place in Ukraine.
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Flare Moustache

Flare: launch of the Moustache

There's a new brand on the scene, and a new wing that is a cross between a paraglider and a kite. Meet Flare, and their new 'parakite', the Moustache
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Aaron Durogati sponsored by Woody Valley

Aaron Durogati joins Team Woody Valley

Woody Valley has announced that Red Bull X-Alps pilot and Paragliding World Cup Superfinal Champion Aaron Durogati is to be their first brand ambassador.
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Wanaka Hike and Fly 2022

Ben Kellett wins Wanaka Hike & Fly 2022

Ben Kellett was the winner of this year's Wanaka Hike & Fly, a three-day event organised by Red Bull X-Alps athlete Kinga Masztalerz
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Eigertour Winter 2022

Eigertour Winter 2022: Friedrich / Durogati win

Thomas Friedrich and Aaron Durogati were the winning pair in the first ever winter edition of the Eigertour, each winning new AirDesign paragliders
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Neo String 3.0 safety recall

Recall notice: Neo String 3.0 harness

Neo have issued a Safety Recall notice for String 3.0 harnesses manufactured in 2021. Pilots should not fly the harness again
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AirDesign's EN-C two-line Volt 4. Photo: AirDesign

AirDesign announce two-line Volt 4 (EN C)

AirDesign officially unveiled the Volt 4 at the Stubai online testival on 12 February, and say it’s the first EN-C two-liner to hit the market
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Colombia Paragliding World Cup 2022 podium. Photo: PWCA

Triumph in Colombia for Honorin Hamard and Zeno 2

Honorin Hamard has flown his Ozone Zeno 2 to the top of the paragliding podium at the Paragliding World Cup in Roldanillo, Colombia
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Icaro Pica2

Icaro Pica²: EN-A paraglider

Icaro have released a new EN-A school paraglider, the Pica². It's designed to make training simple and safe, and to assure a pilot's progression
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