AEF’s Cameleon throttle controller has been upgraded. Version 3 has a prominent easy-reach ‘off’ switch, close to the pilot’s thumb. The V3 was designed to increase the OFF action accessibility, to address the problem reported by some pilots who have difficulties to catch it in stress situation. The OFF switch is now really increase in the […] …read more
Author: winguu
X-One trike now with Thor 200/250
Fresh Breeze have announced that their single-seater X-One trike is now available with the Thor 200 and 250 engines, with a 1.4m, two-blade propeller. The trike has a wide, stable back axle and 25cm-travel shock absorbers on all wheels. Its 28-litre fuel tank offers up to nine hours’ flight time. The trike is approved for towing […] …read more
AirDesign Volt 2: EN C
AirDesign’s new cross-country glider, the Volt 2, has been certified EN and LTF C in the M size, the first of five planned sizes. The company say: The VOLT 2 is the ideal glider for XC-orientated pilots who are looking for a high-performing wing, packed to the brim with cutting-edge design technology. The Volt 2 features […] …read more
Slalom and the Future of PPG Competition
Since 2005, we at Ozone have strived to support our team pilots and customers with cutting edge PPG competition wings for all events. PPG Slalom events have evolved rapidly and we believe their direction needs some serious thought and urgent change. While Slalom racing is an exciting event, the recent tragic accidents have proven that events which focus on high-speed flying near terrain or water have much potential for accidents and injuries. The current Slalom comp format forces pilots to fly their wings at the absolute limits of their capabilities, very close to the ground. The inevitable result is that pilots have no altitude safety margin for mistakes or equipment issues.
We have seen other aspects of paragliding competition severely damaged by heavy-handed regulation and rules, and we are not in favor of a long list of highly specific interdictions against aspects of Slalom flying. But we do believe that the sports bodies and organisers have to put pilot well-being well above a drive for public entertainment.
We believe that blending Slalom flying with a modern classic competition format, in which pilots must use the same wings for Slalom as they do for economy, navigation, and precision flying tasks, may result in …read more
Source:: Ozone Paramotor
Rita Vogel lays down two impressive border crossing flights
Rita Vogel reports two impressive flights within about a week of each other crossing from Portugal into Spain flying her Delta 2. Rita is originally from Hungary. She flew both times from Serra da Estrela, landing in Piedrahita after 187km just to beat her new personal best the following week with a 232km flight (OLC / optimized distance). Both flights took around 6 hours and showed once again the potential of the place for stress free XC and the very good performance of the Delta 2. She reports being really comfortable with the glider, allowing her to focus only on the flight and go far.
links for the flights here:
http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:ritavogel/29.7.2015/12:03
http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:ritavogel/15.8.2015/11:36
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Théo de Blic’s Tutorials ep03 : Sat/Heli
Théo de Blic’s tutorials is a new webserie I will be uploading every week in august, trying to give away a few tips about some tricks with my 20sqm Freestyle 3.
Source:: Just Acro
Stefan Wyss and Seiko Fukuoka Naville top Swiss Open
The Swiss Open has concluded with Stefan Wyss in 1st, Stephan Morgenthaler in 2nd, and Charles Cazaux in 3rd, all flying Enzo 2s. Seiko Fukuoka Naville took 1st in the Woman’s category on her Enzo 2, continuing her impressive winning streak.
Congrats to all the pilots, and cheers from all the team!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Seiko Crushes the PWC
At the most recent PWC event in Disentis, Switzerland, Ozone team pilot Seiko Fukuoka Naville delivered what is probably the all-time best performance of any woman in the history of paragliding competition. Almost one thousand points ahead of the second place woman, Seiko finished in 20th place overall, beating the vast majority of the men while flying with a serious speed disadvantage.
Ozone pilots took 6 out of the top 10 spots, with Stefan Wyss in second place overall flying his Enzo 2, just behind fellow local Chrigel Maurer. The local Swiss flew well, as usual, sweeping the top four spots. The competition was, by all accounts, a beautiful event in a stunning locale!
Overall results, and women’s.
Cheers, from all the Team.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
New Austrian Out and Return Record
Congrats to Thomas Groefler for his 200 km Out and Return Austrian record with his Mantra M6!
His wife says that he had to fly very fast because they were to spend their honeymoon in Slovenia and Thomas tried to come back to her as fast as possible. He was very fast indeed and made a new Austrian record!
Very well done, congrats, all the best for you both, and Cheers from all the team!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
U-Turn Emotion 3: EN A
U-Turn have recently released a high-performing and “very safe” EN-A school wing, called the Emotion 3. While they say their priority was its passive safety, they were proud to share news of Benjamin Becker’s 200km triangle on one, demonstrating that safety does not have to come at the expense of performance. Calling it “the perfect […] …read more