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2021 HG Worlds to go ahead in July

The FAI have confirmed that the 2021 Hang Gliding Class 1 and 5 World  Championships will go ahead in North Macedonia in July
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Level Wings Force 41

Level Wings release Force 41 tandem

French brand Level Wings have released a 41m² tandem paraglider called the Force 41. It's EN / LTF B certified, and aimed at pro and leisure markets
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Flytec and Bräuniger instruments

GPS bug fix for Flytec / Bräuniger instruments

Volirium have announced there is a fix on its way to resolve GPS issues with Flytec 6020, 6030, Competino+ and Compeo+ flight instruments
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Dudek Soul 2021

Dudek Soul 2021 lightweight pod harness

Dudek have released the Soul 2021, a lightweight pod harness. It's a brand new design, weighs 3.5kg in size M and is optimised for comfort
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Scout pod harness

Scout pod harness with ‘optional climb assist’

Scout have designed a pod harness with an "optional climb-assist" motor for "the unlucky pilots who live in the flatlands"
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Federico Baratto dies in Bassano tandem HG accident

Federico Baratto, an Italian hang gliding champion and professional tandem hang glider pilot has died in a tragic accident in the Italian Alps
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Apco Vista V

Apco release new Vista V, EN B XC wing

The Vista V is Apco's new EN-B cross-country paraglider. It's based on the Vista IV and suitable for newcomers to the B-class
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Benjamin Jordan Releases Fly Monarca Preview Film

Benjamin Jordan has released a 21-minute preview film about his incredible paragliding vol-biv migration across the USA last year
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Super Paragliding Testival 2021

Super Paragliding Testival 2021: postponed until September

The Super Paragliding Testival 2021, due to have been held in Kössen, Austria in June, has been postponed until September
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Red Bull X-Alps 2021 route map

Red Bull X-Alps 2021: ‘It’s a go!’

The Red Bull X-Alps 2021 will go ahead as planned in June, organisers have confirmed.
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