The Lift EZ is Apco’s latest paramotor wing, designed to be easy to fly for all pilots from beginners to experts. Apco say it has the performance of the Lift and a similar feel, with the same speed range and trim speed, but is much easier to take off, fly and land. During the design process […] …read more
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Parapente + highlights the Takoo 3’s accessibility.
Parapente + highlights the Takoo 3’s accessibility. …read more
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Flytec Connect 1 test pilot selection
Flytec have reported that over 100 applications responded to their call for test pilots for their new Connect 1 ‘smartvario,’ in the first 24 hours of them having posted it. Applications are being received until 6 April 2015. Flytec say the first units will be ready by the end of March 2015, of which the first 100 will be sold to the […] …read more
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AirDesign Ride 2 tandem paraglider
AirDesign have upgraded the Ride tandem, and say the new Ride 2 has improved launch characteristics and more agile, responsive handling. AD say the wing turns nice and tightly with minimal effort, feeling much like a solo wing to pilot. The fedback is solid yet brake pressure is light and comfortable, increasing progressively right through to the stall […] …read more
Ozone Rapido speed wing
Ozone say the Rapido is a new design of speed wing for experienced speedriding pilots who are pushing the limits of steep carving flights, low barrel rolls, and long swoops. It features a wider glide range, higher trim speed and wider acceleration window than the other speed wings in Ozone’s range. www.flyozone.com • Got news? […] …read more
Nova’s concertina packing bag
Nova’s concertina packing bag is made from waterproof fabric, but breathes thanks to mesh inserts. It has an integral riser bag and straps to keep things compact. Actually, say Nova, the rods they use in the leading edge of their wings are small and soft and you can’t damage them, so there’s no need to […] …read more
Ozone’s Atom 3: EN A school wing
Ozone believe their new school wing, the Atom 3 to be one of the safest and simplest-to-use wings they ever flown. It replaces the Element series of intro school gliders, and is designed for all levels of student training from first flights to soaring, top landing, thermalling and qualification. Particular attention has been made to the […] …read more
Apco’s split-legged paramotor harness
Apco have designed a split-legged harness for paramotorists. Light in weight, they say it offers an unencumbered take-off and easy weightshifting. The lack of a seat plate saves weight, and the harness weighs in at under 1.5kg. It is available in high- and low-hangpoint versions, one size fits all (with a zippered back extender) and is comfortable […] …read more
Axis Pluto 3: EN B for paramotor and free flying
Axis’s Pluto 3 is a low-end EN B paraglider that Axis say is a very comfortable and user-friendly wing for both paragliding and paramotoring. A four-liner with a modest aspect ratio of 5.4, the Pluto 3 has a sharknose profile and an overall line consumption that is a massive 38% lower than the previous version, and […] …read more