Category: para news

“Up to the highest height, let’s go fly a kite… and send it soaring. Up through the atmosphere. Up where the air is clear….” A stunning vista that Mary Poppins could only have dreamed of greets us on the cover of issue 170. But Sasha Serebrennika has studied not only her highs, but also her […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Vittorazi are celebrating 20 years of making paramotors, with a special “Dark Evolution” all-black Moster 185 series of engines. The Moster 185s deliver 78hp at 2,500RPM, and are available in different versions. The Plus and Factory versions have a new CNC machined clutch, made from highly resistant alloy steel; The 3S Soft Starter System’s components are all injection […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Our friends Dave Turner and Gavin McClurg are stepping out on an epic adventure in Alaska, USA. Dave gave us a quick synopsis and update:

We are getting ready to set off on an adventure of a lifetime in the next few days. Gavin and I are attempting the first ever vol biv paragliding traverse of the Alaska Range, crossing the state from west to east through some of the most rugged, remote, wild, and grizzly bear infested mountains in the world. Some people tell us that our plan is impossible. Some say it’s too bold. Others say we are crazy. Yeah, maybe some of this isn’t too far from the truth, but an adventurer must choose their path in life, and our path is going to take us on a 800km journey over North America’s highest peak- Denali.

I’d be lying if I said that we were confident that this will go down the way we have it planned, as anything can happen in the Alaska wilderness. This place is so big, it makes me feel small and vulnerable. Every time I have crossed the Alps or the Sierra, I knew that it was not only possible, but probable. On this …read more

Source:: Ozone Paragliders

French Alps-based harness manufacturer Kortel have broken into the paraglider market with a new high performance lightweight vol-bivouac competition wing called the Kross. It was designed for vol-bivouac and hike-and-fly competitions, with “solidity and simplicity” as the design keywords, a not-outrageous aspect ratio of 6.4 and CCC or EN C certification, depending on size. “It’s the ideal […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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Source:: Niviuk

On 7 May 2016, Ondrej Prochazka set out on a 2,000km hike-and-fly of the Alps. Travelling light, he has left the sleeping bag and tent at home, but won’t be sweating inside his wing every night. Ondrej will be Couchsurfing. Ondrej intends to follow his planned route, which is a triangle starting and finishing near […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Cross Country 170 is out now. It opens with a stunning vista that Mary Poppins could only have dreamed of, but inside there’s plenty of depth, too… BPM: “Up to the highest height, let’s go fly a kite… and send it soaring. Up through the atmosphere. Up where the air is clear….” A stunning vista […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Paris Williams won the 2016 Dalby Big Air hang gliding competition in Queensland, Australia. Fellow Moyes pilots Curt Warren and Len Paton took second and third spots, a 1-2-3 win for the ‘Moyes Boys’. The week-long competition took place from 9-16 April 2016 at Dalby, Queensland, and saw five tasks flown in “great conditions”, including a triangle back to […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

The Amiga 2 is a new EN-B tandem from Pro Design, designed with input from pro tandem pilots and intended for professional use. Pro Design say the Amiga 2 has balanced handling and good in-flight stability, excellent launch behaviour (“No hanging back, no overshooting and no dive after launching”), moderate brake pressure and a good trim […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine