Adventure have replaced their Bi-Shuttle tandem paramotor wing with the Bi-Shuttle 2. The company say it is DGAC certified, and suitable for all tandem PPG pilots. Adventure say the Bi-Shuttle 2 has better launch and overall handling characteristics than the original Bi-Shuttle. It also has a better climb rate, wider speed range (at both the upper and […] …read more
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PAP Powerfloat buyoyancy aid for paramotor frames
PAP, in association with Skyhub Paramotors in Dubai, have updated their Powerfloat buyoyancy aid for paramotor frames. The Powerfloat fits onto the central part of a paramotor frame, and can be left in place even if the machine is dismantled. In the event of a water landing, it will deploy automatically using a compressed air inflation system. (There is […] …read more
Chrigel Maurer wins Bornes to Fly 2016
Chrigel Maurer won the 2016 edition of the Bornes to Fly hike-and-fly race, finishing the 105km course in under 24 hours. Maxime Pinot was second in goal, just 40 minutes later, and Benoit Outters took the final podium spot, the third of eight pilots to reach goal on the second day. Forty-five teams were registered for the 2016 […] …read more
GIN update their “classic intermediate” Sprint 3
GIN’s Sprint 3 is their new “classic intermediate” paraglider, for leisure, club and cross-country pilots, designed to “hit the sweet spot” for the majority of pilots. It’s undemanding and comfortable to fly, yet sporty enough to be fun. And if you’re in the mood to eat up the XC kilometres, you’ll find plenty of performance under the gas […] …read more
Video preview: Icaro’s Nikita 5 freestyle wing
German acro pilot Nicole Schmidt has been out on the Nikita 5 from Icaro, to be released soon. Her first impressions? Perfect for manoeuvres; I love her! …read more
Niviuk Koyot 3 – EN-A Progression paraglider
Niviuk call their new Koyot 3 a ‘progression’ wing. It’s certified EN A, easy to handle and intuitive to fly, but with XC performance potential, they say. Explore the skies at your own pace. It is the ideal partner for taking the first steps and enjoy cross country flights among many adventures you may already […] …read more
The climber Liv Sansoz chooses to fly with the Skin P
The climber Liv Sansoz chooses to fly with the Skin P …read more
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Gavin McClurg: Bruce Goldsmith on 30 years free-flying
Bruce Goldsmith has quite possibly more competition flying under his belt than anyone. One of the few pilots who’s won in both hang gliding and paragliding Bruce began flying comps in the mid-80s and capped off over 30 years of success by winning the Paragliding World Championships in 2007 in Australia. He’s started or designed […] …read more
Gavin McClurg: Jocky Sanderson and Improving your Game
Jocky Sanderson literally wrote the book on SIV and training and is one of the most celebrated advanced instructors in the game. Jocky was a competition pilot for 10 years (reaching third in the world in 1995) and has been a major player in the world of free flight for nearly 30. He has produced […] …read more
Jon Chambers: Why failing can be good
“If you are never getting it wrong then probably you’re not improving as much as you could be. Set yourself some tough challenges.” Jon Chambers persuades us to toughen our mindsets… it’s not always about just getting back to the car! See what else is in Cross Country 170, June 2016. …read more