Stephane Malbos has been elected new president of the CIVL Bureau, according to an update on the CIVL website. He replaces outgoing president Agust Gudmundsson who resigned to take a position on the FAI Executive Board. Stephane Malbos is a well-known figure in free flight bureaucracy and has been involved in free flight for 20 […] …read more
Author: winguu
CIVL switch from GPS to barometric altitude
A report on the Naviter website says that CIVL has decided to use pressure altitude for scoring FAI Cat 1 paragliding competitions from May 2015. CIVL, the body responsible for sanctioning high level paragliding and hang gliding competitions, had its annual general meeting last week. Delegates from 41 countries attended the two-day meeting in Belgrade, […] …read more
Dominik Frei in fatal accident
Dominik Frei, 39, from Switzerland has tragically died following a fatal paragliding accident in Roldanillo on 18 February. The Swiss PWC pilot took off at 11.10am from the Los Tanques launch above Roldanillo, the same launch used in the recent Paragliding World Championships. According to eye-witness reports he experienced a full frontal collapse immediately after […] …read more
Sol CXC Pro competition paragliding harness
Sol’s new competition and cross-country paragliding harness is called the CXC Pro, and they say it’s the most sohisticated harness they have ever designed. With aerodynamic efficiency, safety and comfort top of the design tick-list, the CXC Pro has a pointed back fairing for aerodynamic efficiency and is both EN and LTF certified, with two reserve housings and “the best back […] …read more
Nova’s new online shop
Nova have opened an online shop selling their accessories and clothing range. If your local dealer doesn’t carry your size in that must-have T-shirt, say Nova, you can now order it online. The shop will be stocked with more products in the coming weeks. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com. Subscribe to the world’s favourite […] …read more
Dobermann, the video
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Source:: Niviuk
Pal Takats in action at Red Bull Air Race
Ozone team pilot, Pal Takats, performed another paramotor display at the Red Bull Air Race, this time in Abu Dhabi. He flew once a day over three days in good conditions demonstrating acro maneuvers and low-level dynamic flying. This was the first stop in the 2015 tour and hopefully we will see him doing more demos at other locations this year.
Pal says, of his trip:
“I was very happy to have the chance to perform a paramotor demo on the first stop off the 2015 Redbull Air Race season! After Croatia and Malaysia it was the third such event for me in one year. It is always a very unique experience to be able to fly at locations where you normally could not be flying legally! Being at 500 meters over ground looking at the top floors of some buildings at eye height is not an every day experience. For the first time I was flying a show with a 100 meter long ribbon tape that was great fun and offers nice visuals for the spectators. As usual I first performed a series of acro maneuvers followed by low level piloting playing with the water. Conditions were quite nice for …read more
Source:: Ozone Paramotor
The “Magic Wand” for flawless Powered Paragliding Video!
The NEW G4 Handheld Stabilizer From Feiyu for GoPro 3 & 4 Cameras!
If you are a Powered Paragliding or Paragliding enthusiast and are seeking ways to improve your aerial filming, you have come to the right place! In the past, the invention of a motorized gimbal for RC Drones captured the attention of many Aerial videographers and the footage was stunning. Now, Powered Paragliding & Paragliding Pilots can take advantage of similar technology by utilizing a handheld version of this gimbal. Pilots can expect perfectly smooth horizontal & vertical video footage, just like shooting on a rail dolly. The same “high-tech” stuff seen in Hollywood movies is now accessible and affordable to everyone!
The “3-Axis” refers to roll, pitch, and pan axis when you are walking, running, or even flying. The gyroscope inside the gimbal will intelligently pick up movement patterns and tell ALL THREE MOTORS to counter the movement, therefore keeping the gimbal stable. The result is flawlessly smooth footage. In a fraction of a second, this unit will seamlessly stay in the perfectly desired position. The video you will get is just like shooting with a Dolly Grip. This type of technology was originally intended for Professional …read more
Source:: US Paramotor News
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Apco Lift 400 – PPC Wing
Apco have released a smaller version of their Lift 450 reflex PPC (Powered Parachute) wing for trikes. The Lift 400 is rated for 200-400kg payloads (the 450 is for 250-450kg) and will suit lighter trikes, or pilots of heavier trikes looking for extra speed. The Lift 400 wing will boost your efficiency, allowing you to […] …read more