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Source:: Niviuk
World Air Games – Training day
All the participants of the World Air Games already arrived to Dubai and having their first training flights today at the Palm Dropzone! Snapshot by Pal Hammar Rognoy.
Tomorrow the synchro category will kick off with the first run at 16:00 local time!
See general schedule here:
https://www.wagdubai.ae/schedule.php
Source:: Just Acro
BGD CURE – EN C
BGD have announced that the M size of their much anticipated EN-C Cure is expected to be available for Christmas 2015. A high-end EN-C wing, BGD say its leading edge is “packed with a bunch of new technology” which includes Bruce’s Cord Cut Billow, leading edge mini-ribs, and a ‘strong shark’ profile. Explanations for all of these […] …read more
Maya Nomad tandem paraglider
Turkey’s first paraglider manufacturer, Maya, have unveiled their first wing, the Nomad tandem. Conceived as a commercial tandem, Maya say the 41m2 Nomad has easy take-off and landing characteristics, and is very safe in flight. They say it has a trimmers-open speed of 44km/h. Maya say the Nomad passed its flight tests for EN-B certification in November […] …read more
Yooda Yak 100 entry-level paramotor
Italian company Yooda have announced their new Yak 100 paramotor. It is ideal for beginners and suits pilots up to 80kg. The Yak 100 is powered by the EOS 100 Booster, which Yooda say is a reliable and powerful engine. It is very easy to take off and land with, and comfortable in flight. The lightweight Yak 100 can be easily transported […] …read more
Rogallo FlightLog online log book (Mac)
Version 1.2.0 of Rogallo Flight Log, the online logbook app for Macs, was released in November 2015. The app was designed for paraglider and hang glider pilots, and it enables GPS tracks to be uploaded and analysed on the interactive map. Other information including wing, launch and landing spots are also stored. The app provides monthly and yearly statistics for […] …read more
Bototillo Cup, the Icepeak 8 on the podium
Bototillo Cup, the Icepeak 8 on the podium …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Flymaster Live: emergency alerts and data Cloud
Users of Flymaster Live and Live SD instruments can now see, analyse and play back all their flights online on Flymaster’s Cloud. Flights are automatically uploaded from Live and Live SD instruments already (November 2015), and the Cloud will soon be useable by other instruments in Flymaster’s range too. In addition, Flymaster’s live tracking-capable devices now detect potential emergency situations and […] …read more
Niviuk Hook 4: EN B ‘progression’ wing
Niviuk have announced their EN-B Hook 4 is now ready. It’s a ‘progression’ level wing offering good pilot feedback, and Niviuk hope pilots will use it to discover new places and progress their flying. Niviuk say they’ve upped its performance compared to the Hook 3, thanks to technologies including the lightweight Nitinol rod-reinforced profile and Ram Air Intake […] …read more
Paramania to open flying centre in Spain
Paramania have announced that they will be opening a new flying centre in Tarancón, Spain in early February 2016. The project is a collaboration with local pilot Paco Diaz and his partner, and will be a test centre for all things Paramania as well as a training facility and place to hang out and meet other […] …read more