The World Air Games in Dubai was the biggest multi-airsports competition ever. We were there The World Air Games are the air sports equivalent of the Olympic Games – an attempt to bring together the world’s best pilots in multiple disciplines to compete over two weeks in one place. Like the Olympics they are supposed […] …read more
Author: winguu
Onboard with Skipper McClurg
Gavin McClurg is a Red Bull X-Alps pilot, a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year nominee for vol-biv and holds the North American paragliding footlaunch record. He hosts the Cloudbase Mayhem podcasts at www.cloudbasemayhem.com Well here goes, the first entry for my new column in Cross Country. The editor first suggested ‘Big Guns McClurg’ for […] …read more
Soaring Giants: By Max Mittmann
Speedflying the Jungfraujoch with DanA Max Mittmann flies the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in one spectacular flight To fly over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is one of the most impressive flying experiences in the Alps. But it’s not often possible to take off from the 3,500m high Jungfraujoch – the weather and wind have […] …read more
Oxygen on: By Giles Fowler
Giles Fowler explains how to set a height record in paramotoring Flying above 10,000ft the CAA recommends using supplementary oxygen, and above 35,000ft 100% oxygen is needed. During the 2014 preparation we visited the RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine (UK) and quickly realised the seriousness of what we planned. Air pressure at 25,000ft is so […] …read more
Flying High: By Dr Matt Wilkes
Flying at altitude brings its own demands – and you don’t even have to be that high. Altitude specialist Dr Matt Wilkes gives us the lowdown When Tom de Dorlodot took off one bright morning in Pakistan’s Hushe Valley, he didn’t see himself getting particularly high. Though he was in the Karakoram to break the […] …read more
Sup’Air Eiko, EN B
Charlie King tries out the Annecy manufacturer’s first mountain wing For anyone with a decent launchable hill nearby, autumn is a great season for hike-and-fly. For those who are that way inclined, there is not much to beat a dark early start on a cool or crisp morning; crunching through frosty leaf mulch in the […] …read more
Triple Seven Rook 2, EN B
Marcus King tries out Triple Seven’s new EN B sports wing The Valic brothers’ first wing for Triple Seven was a complete hit. With good handling and stunning performance, the Rook dominated the podiums of not just EN-B class events but sports competitions too. I reviewed the wing in issue 142 and found “a mile-munching […] …read more
Red Bull X-Alps 2015: Full film (28mins)
The Red Bull X-Alps 2015 saw fierce competition, tough weather conditions and athletes pushing themselves to the limit to make it to the cool waters of Monaco. Relive the race with ‘The Documentary’. …read more
Cross Country 167: What’s in the latest issue
The latest issue of Cross Country magazine is out now – and features everything from flying at the World Air Games in Dubai to getting high as a kite in the Himalaya. The World Air Games in Dubai in December was one of the biggest airsport competitions ever held. We were there and bring you all […] …read more
Forza Harness Reserve Loops SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Concerning all Forza harnesses manufactured in 2015 with the serial numbers:
Forza-(size)-Q-31A-(???)
to
Forza-(size)-Q-49E-(???)
There have been several reported cases of a reserve loop failure on the Forza harness. In all cases, one of the loops holding the reserve pin failed completely. Due to the double pin design this should not pose an immediate risk of accidental deployment but it is strongly recommended that your loops are properly checked by your Ozone dealer or a qualified professional before attempting to fly the harness again.
Please check the safety notice webpage or download the Forza Safety Notice PDF for the proper check procedure.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders