The developer of 3D paragliding and hang gliding simulator ParaFlySim is looking for beta testers and user feedback. Andy Gilbert is the developer behind the project. He says: ParaflySim is currently done as a hobby project in my spare time, its been a long term on and off project but I decided before Christmas […] …read more
Welcome to the new flying season
Welcome to the new flying season …read more
Source: Niviuk
Zion, new look
Zion, new look …read more
Source: Niviuk
Pal Takats joins Ozone
Pro acro pilot Pal Takats has joined Ozone as their latest team pilot. Writing on his blog Pal explained the move: As most of you know the past seven years I have flown for the paraglider brand U-Turn. During these years we managed to achieve many incredible things together! From creating ground-breaking acro wings […] …read more
Video: A Teeny Weeny Thermal Adventure
“Cor Blimey! I’ve never known a day like it!” Brilliant animation from Piedrahita’s Steve Ham… • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more
VIDEO: FUN IN THE SUN
The latest video from Tom de Dorlodot and the Search crew. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more
Swing’s new Discus EN A
The Discus is the new beginner and low airtime wing from Swing. Swing say it’s a safe and easy-to-fly EN A wing, with “balanced handling and a good speed range”. An efficient wing, it benefits from 3D wing shaping and trailing edge mini-ribs, and Swing say it will happily take pilots on cross-country adventures. […] …read more
Cross Country 152: What’s in this issue
“AHHHHH! There’s nothing like the smell of printed paper!” The latest issue of Cross Country magazine was fresh off the press at the recent Stubai Cup in Austria. Handing it to Chrigel Maurer and Pal Takats at the same time both pilots immediately did the same thing: opened the pages, bent back the spine and […] …read more
Ozone Welcomes Pal Takats to the Team
We are pleased to announce that our friend, Pal Takats, has joined the Ozone Team.
Pal is young, but is already a three-time World Champion and one of the most talented pilots in the history of paragliding with a long and impressive career in the sport. We look forward to flying with him for many years to come!
In the very near future we will be announcing a Trickster 2, which is the “easiest” competition acro wing that we have developed so far. Pal will be flying the Trickster 2 along with a full complement of Ozone wings, from the Fazer 2 …read more
Source: Ozone Paragliders
South Africa’s X-Berg 2014: 16-22 March
The 180km X-Berg Challenge 2014 starts on Sunday 16 March 2014. Pitting runners and cyclists against paraglider pilots the X-Berg Challenge in South Africa is a six-day race through the Drakensberg mountains. Last year’s race was won by a mountain biker – so the flyers will hope to show who’s really fastest. The full event […] …read more