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Launching at the Stubai Cup in Austria, 2023. Photo: Charlie King

Stubai Cup 2025: event lowdown

Test fly new gliders and equipment at the Stubai Cup, which runs from 14-16 March in the Austrian village of Neustift
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XC Tracer Max III

XC Tracer Maxx III unveiled

XC Tracer have launched their most advanced flight instrument yet with high-resolution black-and-white display, FLARM and more
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SRS Colombia 2025

Witold Gilarski: Pilot missing in Colombia

A massive search operation is underway in north west Colombia for a missing Polish pilot last heard from on Sunday afternoon local time
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Nathan Longhurst completes 100 of New Zealand's

Nathan Longhurst completes his 100 Peaks challenge

Nathan Longhurst has completed his three-month adventure to connect all the summits of the New Zealand Alpine Club's 100 Greatest Peaks
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Wanaka Hike-and-fly 2025

Shane Tighe wins Wanaka hike-and-fly

Australian pilot Shane Tighe has triumphed at the fifth edition of Wanaka hike-and-fly, which was held 21-24 February.
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Skywalk Guide and Guest tandem harness

Skywalk Guide and Guest harnesses

Skywalk's Guide and Guest harnesses, which were first unveiled at the 2024 Coupe Icare, have been designed to meet the needs of professional tandem pilots
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Bogdan BF Corvo

BogdanFly launch Corvo

BogdanFly have unveiled their flagship cocoon race harness, the Corvo, which has been designed with maximum stability, safety and comfort
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Advance Alpha 8 classic and DLS

Advance launch two new Alpha wings

Advance have launched two new variants of the Alpha, the classic and DLS which are aimed at new pilots looking for maximum passive safety.
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Mac Para Eden 8

Mac Para launch Eden 8

Czech manufacturer Mac Para has released the eighth iteration of the Eden, a high EN-B aimed at regular pilots with XC ambitions.
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Pavel Cedro from Poland on the new Moyes RX 4 Pro 2025

Moyes introduce the RX Pro 2025

Moyes, the well known Australian hang glider manufacturer, have announced an update to the Litespeed RX Pro – their top level hang glider
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