We caught up with Skywalk’s head of paragliding, Arne Wherein, at the Kossen Testival to chat about their new lightweight wings, the Spice and the Poison X-Alps, and when we can expect to see the new EN B Chilli 4 …read more
Author: winguu
ParamotorCNC’s Eros frame is out
ParamotorCNC is a subdivision of Spanish firm PXP. The Eros is their first frame, 3D designed and entireley CNC (computerised numerical control) precision made. The Eros is made from in 6082 aircraft alu-magnesium alloy, in a choice of red, orange, blue or black finishes, with custom colours also possible. The articulated low arms are made from aeronautical 7075 […] …read more
XVII International Air Festival ‘El Yelmo’
XVII International Air Festival ‘El Yelmo’ …read more
Source:: Niviuk
A “day off” for the team
Our R&D team flies every day that they can in and around the OZONE office in the South of France, which is very often thanks to the Mediterranean influence. Every now and then, especially in the springtime, they see a soaring forecast that is just way too good to only enjoy locally!
On Friday, May 20th, Luc and Honorin were heading to work when they realized that it was one of those strong and windy days, so they took a detour and ended up at Gourdon’s Launch. Luc had this to say about the day:
“This spring, we have had very few possible days for XC, overall it’s been very windy. OK windy for testing near Gourdon but not for XC, so we were a little greedy. That Friday we saw the first average XC day finally arriving so while most of the team went to work, Honorin and I escaped to score a 244K and 239K FAI triangle from Gourdon respectively”
After this flight, Honorin was still hungry! So on Saturday, May 21st, he refilled his camelback and returned to Gourdon’s launch. Even though the conditions looked far from perfect, he managed to fly an incredible 342 km! After 10 …read more
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
2 x Donini = 2 Italian Champions
The Cornizzolo Cup Italian Open 2016 held on Mt. Cornizozolo has come to a close after five valid tasks.
Giorgio Sabbioni sent the following report and photos:
Every task was technical, with mixed flying among flatlands and mountain ridges and varied options and lines to fly. For the first four days, Nicola Donini, the youngest pilot in the comp and son of the legendary Italian pilot Luca Donini, led the field.
The final task of 72km was very technical and fast – there were two different lines to choose from: a straight and risky line in flatlands and an easier but slower line along the ridge. Almost all of the pilots went for the flatlands pushing from beginning to end to reach the podium as at this point there were several pilots with the chance to reach a high ranking in the event.
At the end the final result was… familiar. The Italian title went to both Luca Donini and his son Nicola Donini, after tying with an overall score of 3574 pts! Both were flying Enzo 2s and neither of them are new to the podium. Luca is a former World and European Champion and Nicola won the Italian championship in 2013 when …read more
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Low-hangpoint PPG harness from Yooda/Woody Valley
Yooda, in collaboration with harness manufacturer Woody Valley, have released a new low-hangpoint paramotor harness. Yooda say it’s a very comfortable harness, both in the air and on the ground. It has a seat plate which swings to make take-offs and landings easier. The harness is available in two sizes, and weighs just 2.39kg. Adjustments for […] …read more
Skytraxx 3.0, new high-end flight instrument
Skytraxx have released a new high-end flight instrument, the 3.0, whose colour display includes topology and terrain maps and airspace. The unit has a high precision sensor and an integrated GPS/logger, and Skytraxx say it’s simple to use. It’s a squarish, compact shape, (110mm x 120mm x 27mm) weighing 300g, and largely dominated by the hi-res colour screen which […] …read more
Video: Mac Para on the new Eden 6
Designer Petr Recek from Mac Para talks about the company’s latest paragliders, including the new Eden 6, at the Kossen Testival in Germany, May 2016. …read more
Video interview: Stephan Stiegler from AirDesign
AirDesign’s designer Stephan Steigler discusses their new gliders and the certification process for the UFO, their new EN-B rated single surface lightweight paraglider for mountaineering, hike-and-fly and travelling. Filmed at the Kossen Testival, May 2016 …read more
British PPG comps committee seek nominations for Johan Bossuyt trophy
The British PPG comps committee are calling for nominations for the Johan Bossuyt trophy, which is awarded annually to pilots who have demonstrated good sportsmanship and selflessness. Belgian pilot Johan Bossuyt sadly lost his life, along with his passenger Bert Declercq, in a flying accident on a tandem trike at his home airfield in 2006. The Johan […] …read more