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Bornes to Fly

Bornes to Fly 2021

Annecy's three-day hike-and-fly competition, Bornes to Fly, is set to take place from 14-16 May 2021. Registration opens online on 3 January 2021
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Nirvana paramotor pod harness

Nirvana F-Light paramotor pod harness

Nirvana have designed a semi-reclined pod harness for paramotors. It's streamlined, aerodynamic and you can weightshift in it
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Niviuk Takoo 5

Niviuk Takoo 5 tandem: EN B / DGAC

Niviuk's latest tandem paraglider, the Takoo 5, is EN/LTF B and DGAC certified in three sizes. They say it's easy to launch and land, with great handling
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Stodeus BipBip Pro

Stodeus BipBip Pro solar vario

Stodeus’s solar-powered BipBip Pro now has a new scratch-resistant solar panel, launch detection and two sound profiles
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777 P-Light 2

777 P-Light 2: hike-and-fly / mountain wing

Triple Seven have updated their hike-and-fly / alpinism wing. The P-Light 2 is designed for pilots who like to hike, and want more than just a fly down
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Ozone Gravis 2

Icaro Gravis²: DGAC certified

Icaro's EN-B "Heart of the B-Class" Gravis² paraglider now has DGAC certification, approving it for paramotor use in sizes M ML and L
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David Monks

David Monks elected new FAI president

David Monks has been elected as the new President of the FAI for a two-year term. His election took place at the 114th FAI General Conference in December 2020
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James-Kiwi-Johnston

Kiwi Johnston: Accident report released

An investigation into the fatal accident of James Kiwi Johnston, a longtime friend and writer here at Cross Country magazine, has been concluded.
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Niviuk Makan

Niviuk Makan paraglider harness

Niviuk have released a new "light, safe and comfortable" paraglider harness for new pilots. The Makan is ideal for training and post-school progression
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Sky Walking

Sky Walking: J B Chandelier joins Skywalk

Jean-Baptiste Chandelier has joined Skywalk. Sky Walking is the first film to come from the partnership, but JB will be involved in paraglider design too
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