Jonny Durand set two new hang gliding world records in January. The two-week expedition to the giant cliffs of the Nullabor Plain in the very south of Australia was documented in superb technicolour. We feature Jonny’s story and the very best of photographs across six stunning pages of Cross Country 152 (March / April […] …read more
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Jon Chambers: Flying mountain passes
Jon Chambers is an expert mountain pilot and has competed in the Red Bull X-Alps twice. In issue 152 (March / April 2014) of Cross Country Magazine he draws on that extensive experience to explain how to safely navigate mountain passes when flying cross country. Taking two examples from the 2013 Red Bull X-Alps he […] …read more
What happened next? Collapse analysis
Bruce Goldsmith explains how to deal with an asymmetric collapse on a paraglider Manilla in Australia this year has been hot and strong. The region saw drought conditions, which means stronger thermals and higher cloudbases. However, it also means more aggressive conditions, with strong thermal-induced turbulence and dust devils even at low altitudes. Brooke […] …read more
Video: 777 Queen
Triple-7 have released a new film of flying their new EN C glider, the Queen, in the Julian Alps. “Urban, Aljaz and Miha flew for three days in Julian Alps paradise filming. Three days of Queen adventures!” • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more
Video: Niviuk Takoo 3
Niviuk have released a new video promoting their new tandem, the Takoo 3. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more
Trans-Nepal Expedition Ends in Tragedy
Andy Pag reports from Nepal Premek Hulek, one of the three pilots flying on a Trans-Nepal vol-biv expedition, met with a fatal accident on the 13 March 2014. His death has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit paragliding community in Pokhara, where Hulek was a well loved and respected professional tandem pilot. No one knows […] …read more
Takoo 3, the video
Takoo 3, the video …read more
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Kalahari Big Sky Challenge 2014/15: Call for entries
Dates for the Kalahari Big Sky Challenge 2014/15 have been announced. The four-week world record encampment will take place from 13 December 2014 to 17 January 2015 in Groblershoop, South Africa. Announcing the event organiser Oscar Plange said he hoped to attract at least 20 of the world’s best XC hang glider pilots to […] …read more
WeatherFlow launch Wind Meter
Is there anything the iPhone can’t do? The Wind Meter is the latest gadget aimed at pilots and wind gurus. It takes “instant and accurate” wind measurements using your iPhone or Android device. It also allows your wind reading to be shared in real time through the web. Designed to be more affordable than […] …read more
Apco’s new Hike harness
Apco’s new Hike harness has been announced. Billed as an “ultra-light, reversible harness / backpack” Apco say it’s been designed for maximum comfort while either flying or hiking. It’s a split leg design, weighs in at 1.3kg and includes reserve parachute attachment points. When reversed the rucksack features compression straps for volume adjustment, mesh side […] …read more