“Always fly your own flight. For sure, be aware of the others, where they are and what they’re up to, but fly do your own thing. “It will make for some painful lows along your journey, when your brilliant idea leads to an early landing instead of endless glory, but it will teach you to […] …read more
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Pal Takats: On risk and reward
The biggest hairdo in flying is now the main display pilot for the Red Bull Air Race series. In Cross Country issue 169, May 2016, Ed Ewing talks to Pal Takats about the risks and rewards in paragliding and paramotoring. As someone who has given almost everything to the sport he knows what he’s talking […] …read more
Jeff Goin: Respecting the difference
“The best pilots realise that they don’t know everything, that every discipline takes just that – discipline, and decent training. Life is worth that.” Jeff Goin explores the humility involved in learning a new flying discipline. See what’s in Issue 169 …read more
Cross Country 169, May 2016: Editor’s letter
There’s a definite Mind, Body, Spirit vibe in the magazine this issue. It wasn’t planned like that, it’s just the way the stars aligned. We have articles on flying and the mind, on how yoga can help you fly better, and, in Kinga Masztalerz’s account of flying in New Zealand, an example of the need […] …read more
Cross Country 169: May 2016
Cross Country 169, May 2016 is out now. Here’s what’s in the issue – from delving deep into the successful pilot’s mindset to journeying to the very fringes of our sport…. The Head Game: “Always fly your own flight. For sure, be aware of the others, where they are and what they’re up to, but […] …read more
“The Fledglings”, the video of Cedar Wright’s adventure
“The Fledglings”, the video of Cedar Wright’s adventure …read more
Source:: Niviuk
New distance record in Australia
New distance record in Australia …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Octagon, the self-stabilizing rescue parachute
Octagon, the self-stabilizing rescue parachute …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Blown Land
Welcome to what was considered as the edge of the world until 1492, where clouds, dust and wind melted into the perfect flying spot the Blown Land.
Source:: Just Acro
NIVIUK’s release
NIVIUK’s release …read more
Source:: Niviuk