Little Cloud have upgraded their performance glider, the Goose, to “increase its useable range without losing the fun factor”. The result is the Goose Mk2, which has a higher aspect ratio and greater than 10:1 glide angle. It’s a “super performant” glider, aimed at pilors who might usually fly an EN C wing, although Little Cloud […] …read more
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Leaders in the Canungra Cup 2014
Leaders in the Canungra Cup 2014 …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Little Cloud Spiruline EZ: from 9m2!
Little Cloud have replaced the original Spiruline range with the Spiruline EZ, and it’s available in a big range of small sizes, from 9 (yes, really) to 24m2. They make the Spiruline EZ “100% for pleasure”. They say it is easy to set up, lightweight but durable, playful, intuitive and direct. Its only limits, say […] …read more
Swing Sensis: EN B leisure intermediate
Swing’s new Sensis is a leisure intermediate paraglider, certified EN B and aimed at a broad range of pilots looking for a wing in the middle of the category. Swing say it’s an elegant and compact wing, suitable for whatever your style of recreational flying – thermalling, cross-country or freestyle. Handling is simple and precise, and it […] …read more
No Acro in Stubaivalley / AUT
Dear Pilots,
from now on, its not allowed to fly acro in the area of the mountain “Elfer” in Stubaivalley.
Due to some rescueopenings in the past 2 years and two very tragic deadly accidents of an Normal- and an Acropilot this year, the authorities of the Flypark Stubai took this decision.
Please respect this rule to keep this flying site.
Here you find the official News (in German only):
Source:: Just Acro
MacPara Elan Light: EN C
MacPara revealed a lightweight version of their EN C Elan during the Coupe Icare in September 2014. They say the full-fat version has earned a lot of praise and respect this season, and they are very proud to have unveiled this 1.5kg lighter version, which is for pilots wanting a lightweight wing with “uncompromised performance”. […] …read more
The Jorasses are so Hot Right Now
The Grandes Jorasses, a famous alpine wall near Chamonix, France, has lately been in optimum conditions. Liv Sansoz, French climber extraordinaire, sent us this news of her ascent/descent of the face together with her friend Mika. Check out her blog for the full story.
Cheers from all the Team.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
50 Ways to Fly Better in French and Spanish
50 Ways to Fly Better, the best-selling book by Bruce Goldsmith and friends published by Cross Country last year, is now available in French and Spanish. 50 Techniques Pour Mieux Voler and Cincuenta Modos de Volar Mejor were launched at the Coupe Icare. The two editions are shipping now and are available online and through […] …read more
Search Projects: Karakoram Highway full-length film
Karakoram Highway, the award-winning film shot by the Search Projects team in the mountains of Pakistan a couple of years ago, has been released online for free. The 41-minute film follows Thomas de Dorlodot, Horacio Llorens and Hernan Pitocco as they set out to break XC distance and altitude records in some of the biggest […] …read more
Coupe Icare 2014: Advance Lightness 2
Simon from Advance takes us on a tour of the new Advance Lightness 2, launched at the Coupe Icare 2014 in St Hilaire du Touvet in France. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Subscribe to Cross Country. Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more