A new version of software called Albatross 8 is now available for Flytec Connect 1 flight instruments. Instructions on how to install Albatross 8 on your instrument are available on Flytec’s website. New with Albatross 8 are the following: Flight time as a data field on the flight screen Base frequency adjustment of the vario sound: Config > […] …read more
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Flytec manuals online
Flytec now have a dedicated website for their user manuals. The Connect 1 is already there, and it will soon be joined by the Element. The latest versions of the manuals are presented in a Wikipedia-esque format and available in English, French and German. All articles are categorised according to the following categories: General: including all […] …read more
Apco Cruiser: intermediate PPC wing
The Cruiser is Apco’s new PPC wing for heavyweight US-type trikes with leg-steering. It’s an intermediate wing, fitting between the entry-level Hybrid and the high-performance reflex-profile Lift series of PPC wings in Apco’s range. Apco say its conservative tapered planform gives it the perfect blend of performance, speed and handling with ease of use, safety and user-friendiness. In fact, […] …read more
ITV Jedi 2 – EN B / C paraglider
ITV have announced that the Jedi 2 is now certified in all sizes, for free-flight and paramotor use. An evolution of the first Jedi, ITV say the new version has much better performance and exemplary behaviour in thermals. They add that it is pleasant to fly, and its speedbar offers a significant speed increase without significantly degrading glide. Sizes S, […] …read more
A height record
A height record …read more
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Cross Country 166: What’s in the latest issue
Frank Brown, Marcelo Prieto and Donizete Lemos are our Heroes of the Brazilian Heartland on the latest issue of Cross Country Magazine (XC166, Dec 2015 / Jan 2016). They flew into the record books in October by flying 514km together and setting a new paragliding world record. Cross Country editor Ed Ewing spoke to all […] …read more
Subscribe and get a free wallet plus €10 gift voucher
Subscribe to Cross Country Magazine before 18 December 2015 and we’ll send you a free Cross Country wallet with a €10 gift voucher inside to spend on anything you want at the XCShop. The offer is open to all new digital and print subscribers and no minimum spend in the XCshop is required. Simply enter […] …read more
Big Open Sky Paragliding Calendar 2016
The Big Open Sky paragliding calendar features 12 beautiful photographs shot throughout the European Alps. Printed on high quality 170gsm glossy paper in a landscape format, the calendar is available as a limited edition print run. It measures 480mm x 335mm (19 x 13 inches). It is packed in a strong cardboard envelope for safe […] …read more
Subscribe and claim a free copy of Classic Routes
Subscribe to Cross Country Magazine before Friday 18 December 2015 and we’ll send you a FREE copy of Classic Routes worth £29.95 in time for Christmas (UK only). Classic Routes features step-by-step instructional guides to many of the world’s best XC routes – from the Tour du Lac in Annecy to the Bingara Run in Australia. […] …read more
Defining our Playground – Full Throttle column from issue 165
Mike Campbell-Jones has been flying for 30 years and designing paragliders for 20. A former instructor he founded Paramania and helped to develop the reflex paraglider. In his column in issue 165 he discussed our flying playground The abbreviation AGL = Above Ground Level, is where all flying activity takes place. For pilots, the sky is […] …read more