Nepal deports foreign tandem paraglider pilots in clampdown in Pokhara

Andy Pag reports from Pokhara on a visa crisis for foreign tandem pilots in Nepal International tandem pilots working under tourist visas in Pokhara, Nepal are facing deportation for working illegally. At least six pilots have already been deported, while an estimated 30 other tandem pilots have been required to submit their passports to the […] …read more

Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Horacio Llorens switches to Gradient

Horacio Llorens switches to Gradient

Horacio Llorens, multiple paragliding aerobatics World Cup Champion and Infinity Tumbling Guinness record holder announces his new sponsorship deal with Gradient – he told us these breaking news in a skype call two days ago. We managed to get hold of him at home in Albacete, Spain as he was making his final preparations for the next Search Project starting today.

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Source: Just Acro

Ozone Pilots Win, and Set Records, at 2013 Asian Beach Games

The Open Asian Beach Games are equivalent to the European Championships, gathering pilots from many Asian countries and from around the world. This year Thailand hosted the ABG and AOPC (Asian Oceanic PPG Championships) in Phuket from 14-20 November, 2013.

Congratulations to Kittiphop Phrommat, who flew his Slalom to 1st overall at the AOPC, and Alex Mateos who took 1st overall at the ABG, also flying his Slalom.

Alex Mateos reports:

“It was the first time I have been to Thailand and I was amazed by the country in general, very warm and welcoming people, beautiful landscape, incredible scenery for paramotor flying with …read more

Source: Ozone Paramotor