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James Johnston on launch in Roldanillo, Colombia, January 2017. Photo: Hugh Miller

Kiwi Johnston: ‘Found at rest, under a tree’

The search for James 'Kiwi' Johnston, the paraglider pilot missing in Nevada since 22 August, has concluded.
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Kiwi Johnston: Glider found 16km downtrack

The glider of missing paraglider pilot James Kiwi Johnston has been found – but there is still no sign of the pilot
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AirDesign’s first harness – Le Slip

AirDesign have launched their first harness – a lightweight hike-and-fly harness weighing from just 200g
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PWC Argentina cancelled

The Paragliding World Cup association have announced that the competition that was due to be held in Traslasierra in December has been cancelled
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Supair Step Light

Supair Step Light – lightweight high-B

Supair have released the lightweight high-B Step Light, available in four sizes with first deliveries expected late September 2020
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Nova Ion 6 Light

Nova release Ion 6 Light, EN B

Nova's Ion 6 Light is out! It's around 800g lighter than the standard version with the same safety and performance potential
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Mac Para PPG wings comparison video

Video: MacPara Charger, Colorado and Samurai compared

Czech paramotor pilot Vaclav Vinklarek made this video comparing the MacPara Charger, Colorado and Samurai paramotor wings
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Patrick von Känel wins 2020 Dolomiti Super Fly

Patrick Von Känel won the 2020 Dolomiti Super Fly, just ahead of Chrigel Maurer and Sepp Inniger who took joint second place
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Kiwi Johnston: official search suspended

The official search for James Kiwi Johnston was suspended on Saturday 29 August 2020, a week after he went missing while flying
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Kiwi Johnston: Search continues on day 4

The search for James Kiwi Johnston is continuing, four days after he went missing while flying XC in Nevada.
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