Author: winguu

Ozone’s Jomo, their EN-A certified hike-and-fly wing, is ready. Based on the Mojo 5, Ozone say the Jomo is perfect for newly-qualified pilots and up, looking for a safe and solid lightweight wing for ridge soaring, thermalling or XC flying. They say it’s fun and easy for all levels of pilot. It’s much lighter than the […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Flymaster Avionics have released version 2 of their Flymaster Designer tool, which enables pilots to manage the screen layout of Flymaster instruments. The tool enables you to design your screen layouts on your computer, and then sync and update multiple devices simultaneously with flights, layouts, airspace and firmware. Flymaster Designer is compatible with all Flymaster instruments except the B1 series, […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Seiko shares her last record adventures from Australia.

Everything started two years ago, when I decided that I wanted to hold all of the long distance paragliding world records.

This year I came to Australia for the Free Straight Distance Record (current record was 395 km) and Distance to Goal Fixed Record for which we need to declare the goal before the flight (current record 301 km).

Beside all the flying skills a pilot has to gain in order to break a record, the weather has the last word. The ideal conditions for this kind of flight are: enough tail wind to cover as much terrain as possible, strong lift, and high cloud base.

Unfortunately, yesterday’s forecast didn’t look that great with light wind and a bit stable to try to brake The Free Straight Distance so I decided to fly for Distance to Goal Fixed Record with a declared distance of 366km. Here is how it went:

After another perfect winch take off provided by my ground crew I start to head west, finding light north wind on my way.

As the predictions shows the cloud base is very low which kept my flying speed quite slow.

Five hours have passed and I haven’t even …read more

Source:: Ozone Paragliders

Sup’Air have announced that the EN-B Leaf is to be added to their expanding paraglider range early in 2016. An “accessible” EN B, Sup’Air say the Leaf will be ideal for pilots just starting out in their flying career, as well as experienced cross-country pilots. “It is the ideal wing for the first big cross-country flights”, they […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Tim Alongi (FR) won gold in the the solo paraglider acro category, and Horacio Llorens (ES) and Théo de Blic (FR) – Team Twisted Boys – the synchro at the World Air Games 2015 in Dubai. “I stayed true to myself and put in a steady performance,” Tim said. “I’m really happy with the result.” The video […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

French team paraglider pilots Charles Cazaux and Seiko Fukuoka flew a 406km flight from Jil Jil (Birchip) in Australia on 9 December 2015. The pair, who are both Ozone pilots, launched, flew and landed together and have both filed claims with the FAI for world records. Seiko has claimed the women’s world straight distance record (402km) […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Double silver medal for Eliot Nochez in Dubai …read more

Source:: Niviuk

Watch our latest video for more insights into the development and release of the Rapido: a new design for pilots who are pushing the limits of steep carving flights, low barrel rolls, and long swoops. With a slightly higher aspect ratio and a more dynamic and agile character than the Fazer series, the Rapido is designed specifically for experienced speed flying pilots. A wider glide range and a higher trim speed and wider acceleration window set this wing apart from the other speed wings in our range. Check the product page for more info.

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders

Check out the latest in depth info on the development of the LiteSpeed: a highly versatile, lightweight mini-wing that features the latest in SharkNose Technology and Ultralite construction. Its modern design incorporates the same technology that powers our highest performance XC and competition wings, packaged into a user-friendly intermediate mini-wing. Check out the product page for more info.

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders