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Archive for March, 2005

European Paragliding Championships 2004: Tragedy and triumph

Monday, March 21st, 2005
XC

Despite exceptionally good conditions, the eight European Paragliding Championships was marred by yet another tragic accident. Silver medallist Bruce Goldsmith reports

Icaristics: Flying in the Lee

Monday, March 21st, 2005
XC

Every pilot learns at paragliding school not to fly in the lee side. But we do. Bruce Goldsmith takes us on a cautious glide…

Paraglider review: Paratech P80

Monday, March 21st, 2005
From the XCmag archive... the Paratech P80 review

Ian Blackmore reviews the latest in a long line of pedigree paraglider wings from Switzerland’s Paratech

Icaristics: The Full Frontal

Monday, March 21st, 2005

Bruce Goldsmith brings us up to date on paraglider behaviour during full frontals