Razeebuss have released the final version of their Radicall auxiliary power unit. Version 4 has a “virtual cage” which also ensures the propeller unit remains at the optimal angle, and a Pi300 controller / engine management system. As with previous incarnations, the V4 Radicall is a carbon chassis built into a Sup’Air Skypper harness. The virtual cage is […] …read more
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Swing survey: Arus airbag reserve
In order to help them put the Arus (Automatic Reserve and Safety System) airbag-rescue chute harness into production, Swing are inviting pilots to complete a quick survey on their website. The Arus system is a harness with a dual-airbag and rescue chute system, intended to maximise pilot protection in the event of a reserve parachute being […] …read more
Skywalk Alpine paraglider rucksack
Skywalk’s Alpine paraglider rucksack is designed to carry standard to larger volumes, with room for full pod-harness XC kits or bulkier extra-padded harnesses. The Alpine rucksack has a wrap-around zipper, which Skywalk say makes it easy to load up, and side compression straps to cinch it all in once it’s packed. There are external pockets and bungee […] …read more
Koen with his students and pilots flying at Mt Olympus paragliding in Greece with Olympic Wings
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Hidden Kingdom: Exploring Mustang by air
“We woke at 5.30am. About 30 minutes later our group set off: four flying Swiss, two flying Nepalis and six porters. Our hike took us through the barren, treeless, bizarrely eroded landscape up to a ridge at 3,520 metres. “Here we laid out our gliders, watching for sharp stones that were a danger to the […] …read more
Honza’s Weather: Windflow around big mountains
“The upwind stagnation zone is due to a ram-air effect. There is a localised area of high pressure that slows the wind on the upwind side…” In Cross Country 169, May 2016, Honza Rejmanek explains the micro-met you need to know to make accurate wind assessment. See what’s in Issue 169 …read more
Allen Weynberg: Weekend Warrior
“Sam couldn’t play today. He had a Skype meeting with the IT department and a latte with one sugar to enjoy”, writes Allen Weynberg in northern Australia. “So it’s just me, alone with my insecurities, poor phone reception and a continent the size of Europe with a population density only slightly higher than the moon….” […] …read more
Icaristics: Measuring aspect ratio – ‘It’s hard!’
“Paragliders are not flat, and have a significant arc, which leads to two values: flat aspect ratio, when the wing is laid on the ground, and projected aspect ratio, when it is flying. “How do you measure A/R in practise? You can’t use the numbers published by manufacturers as they quote numbers that come from […] …read more
The Skipper: Gavin McClurg’s Top 10 Flying do’s-and-don’ts
“Always sample a lot of air. Nick Greece is one of the best climbers I know. Efficient fast gliding is no doubt the hardest aspect of flying far, but we can’t glide without climbs and Nick says his way to the top is by sampling a lot of air on the way up. Explore to […] …read more
Go Further: How much does a pod harness help?
“Wind tunnel tests show that at trim speed, a faired pod harness has roughly half the drag coefficient of a seated harness.” Looking at the maths, this translates to a huge improvement in glide performance even for pilots flying EN B pilots. Skywalk’s research finds that the fairing at the rear of the pod is […] …read more