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Approved instruments for cat 1 competitions
CIVL have published a list of approved flight instruments for FAI Category 1 competitions
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‘No proposal’ for UK to withdraw from the FAI
The UK’s Royal Aero Club has said "there is definitely no proposal" to withdraw from the FAI, following a post on the British Hang and Paragliding Facebook page.
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‘Section 7’ revised and updated – out now
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FAI 2015 Annual Report released
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The Raft Catchers: Hooking up with the acro guys
The most important job in acro paragliding is that of The Pilot Catcher. Ant Green spent the afternoon on the raft during the World Air Games
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2016 FAI Young Artists Competition
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Paragliding World Championships: Tom Ceunen
"Getting back home safely to my wife and nine-year-old son – that's my prime goal!"
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CIVL Paragliding Competitions Safety Task Force: First report
Comp Class comeback: Report clears 'dangerous paragliders' and focuses on pilot education
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Upgrade for UP’s Fastpro paraglider harness
UP have released a protector to upgrade their Fast Pro competition pod harness so that it conforms to EN standards
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Host the World Air Games 2013? Bidding open
The 2011 World Air Games has been cancelled, but bidding is open to find a host for the Games in 2013.
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