Today SOL have launched their new logo at the Free Flight Fair 2008, Garmisch. Inspired by world records, acro champions, aerodynamics and flying movements, the logo is more modern and represents a new level reached by continuous research, development and improvements made since 1991.
The advance Bibeta 4 42 passed certification at the end of February, and the first demo models will be with dealers in April.
Advance say its selling points are its comfort, efficiency and robustness. It has direct and precise handling, a new big ears kit with Vary-Grip-System, trimmers, (these last two enabling quick descents) and an improved line geometry. It has been built to last, with robust materials and the Smart Sail system in its leading edge.
RRP in Europe is 4080 Euros.
Part 3: Cloud streets over flatlands. A series of choice cuts from Burkhard Martens’ new technique book on everything you need to know about cross country flying
Cloud streets over flatlands
If the conditions are right, cloud streets may even form over flatlands. Just as in the mountains these are the days when the lucky pilot [...]
The new Felix Rodriguez Pro Model is here! Ozone has created what they say is the ultimate acro wing for pilots who want to fly like Felix. Designed by David Dagault and Felix Rodriguez together, the FLX has evolved over a year long progression of ideas and feedback from Felix. Finally, Felix is happy! What will the FLX do? The answer: Everything!
The Rush 2 is now certified LTF 1-2 / EN B in the S, M, and L sizes. XS and XL will follow shortly.
Ozone says that the Rush 2 is the highest performance 1-2 / B class wing that they have ever produced, or flown. Designed for long XC flights, the Rush 2 features the same ultra-smooth and easy speed system from the Mantra M2 and Addict 2 that delivers easy and light bar pressure allowing you to use it with confidence all day, without tiring or wasting unnecessary energy.
www.flyozone.com
When we saw the SPOT satellite personal tracker we just knew it was perfect for XC pilots. It’s all our worst nightmare, crashing in a remote location where there is no mobile coverage. Now you can get peace of mind should you find yourself in this situation anywhere in the world. With SPOT you can contact 911 for emergency assistance, call for help from your designated friends or simply let them know you are OK. You can also use its 24 hour tracking feature, which allows others to follow your whereabouts over the internet.
SPOT is available now at www.xcshop.com at a special introductory price until the end of March.
Air Turquoise are proud to unveil their new website, www.para-test.com. It bears their new logo, and offers the results of the EN tests they carry out in English, French and German. The certificate and test sticker also have a new look.
The test report for Ozone’s Rush 2, S, M and L, are the first to be available in the three languages.
The registration for all 3 rounds of the 2008 British Open
Competitions is now open!
The dates and venues are:-
Mon 02 June - Sat 07 June: Pedro Bernado - Spain
Wed 25 June - Sat 28 June: Long Mynd - UK
Sun 17 August - Sat 23 August: St Andre - France
All the information on these competitions and registration
is at www.pgcomps.org.uk
The registration page is on the competitions drop down menu.
The news section has an explanation of the choice of venues and the entry fee cost
It is with the deepest of sorrow that we have to report the death of the brilliant young Swiss star, Mathias Roten. An inspirational genius who excelled at both acro and cross country, Mathias was one of the leading lights of speedriding and has played a major role in the development of the sport.
As one of the most active exponents of speedriding, Mathias wanted us all to know how amazing a sport it was. To that end he created ‘Playgravity’, arguably the most beautifully filmed and professionally edited flying film ever made. Watch it and you’ll feel what an inspiration he was and what a great job he did of inspiring us all.
Mathias was taken from us on Friday the 7th of March in a speedriding accident in Switzerland.
Fly free Mathias and thanks for everything you gave us.
A quick news flash…
The Australian Hang Gliding Record was broken today. Jonny Durand flew 517 kms from Beechmont for a new Aussie record.
More news to follow soon…….
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