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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

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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Stodeus miniBip

Stodeus miniBip: entry-level flight instrument

Stodeus Paragliding Instruments have introduced the new miniBip, an entry-level audio-only vario. It weighs 24g and RRP is around €65
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Mac Para Charger 2

Mac Para Charger 2: reflex PPG wing

The Charger 2 is Mac Para's new DGAC certified reflex wing. They say it's easy to fly and pilot-friendly, with sportier handling than its predecessor
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ITV Wasabi

ITV Wasabi: EN-B / DGAC paraglider

The Wasabi is a new "easy, precise and playful" paraglider from ITV. It is EN-B / DGAC-certified for free flight and paramotoring
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The Met Office in the UK

World’s biggest weather supercomputer announced

The UK’s Met Office and Microsoft are joining forces to build the world’s most powerful weather and climate forecasting supercomputer
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