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Skywalk Cayenne 5 – EN C
The Cayenne 5 is a slender EN-C sports class wing, “at home in any of the world’s top XC arenas”. Skywalk say it is more comp wing than its predecessor while managing not to push the boundaries of the EN-C class. It has an aspect ratio of 6.4 and a sharknose, three-line design. Designer Alex Höllwarth is […] …read more
Minari Stratos two-cylinder engine
Minari’s new Stratos is a two-cylinder, 360CC two-stroke paramotor engine. It has an electric starter, natural cooling and a Walbro WB37C carburettor in the standard version (different carburettors are available) minari-engine.com Cross Country is a reader-supported international publication and is available through subscription only. We publish 10 issues a year in print and digital. […] …read more
Advance Fastpack stuffsack/rucksack
Advance’s new Fastpack is a fast-packing paraglider stuffsack that draws up and closes into a comfortable rucksack, using a compression zip system. There’s room inside for your helmet and gloves, and bungee cords and external pockets for extra stowage space if necessary, and even a separate riser pocket. Once you’ve gathered the wing and tightened […] …read more
PAP slalom paramotor harness
PAP’s slalom harness was designed for paramotor slalom racers, and incorporates an airbag to give pilots optimal protection while racing fast and low. Free flight harnesses have featured air bags for some time now, providing pilot protection without getting in the way either on the ground or in transport. The slalom harness has been made with lightweight […] …read more
Moyes Gecko intermediate hang glider
Moyes’ new Gecko is an intermediate hang glider, fitting between the Malibu and the Litesport Class in their range. Moyes say the Gecko has great handling and performance, with good responsiveness to weight shift and short packing dimensions. The company say: The Gecko utilises a 50/52mm leading edge construction with 62mm crossbars – all in 7075 T6 […] …read more
Win a Flymaster GPS SD flight instrument
You could win a brand new Flymaster GPS SD flight instrument in the company’s online competition – closing date for entries is 30 June 2015. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning, is to gen up on the attributes of the instrument and then display your knowledge in an online quiz (click […] …read more
Nova Ibex 3 mountain wing – EN A / C
Nova’s Ibex 3 is an ultralight wing “made by mountaineers for mountaineers”. The smallest size is just 2.5kg, and it’s certified EN A or EN C depending on size. This third generation continues a line of mountain wings that started in 2007. The original Ibex mountain was based on a wing that could be used for […] …read more
Maxime Bellemin wins Bornes to Fly 2015
Maxime Bellemin was winner of the Bornes to Fly hike-and-Fly race 2015, crossing the goal line on foot on the third day of the three-day event that kicked off on the shores of France’s lake Annecy on 15 May 2015. Second in were tandem pair Lorène and Guillaume Kapjr (FR), also on foot, with twenty-year-old Martin Beaujouan the first pilot to […] …read more
Lynx Avionics intercom
Lynx Avionics have announced a new general aviation pilot intercom, which can be used with the latest 833Khz hand-held radios. Lynx say the new intercom system will supply the radio with a filtered and regulated power supply at 12, 11, nine or six Volts which makes it plug-and-play compatible with the latest Icom A6 and A24 833Khz […] …read more