Stuart Holmes climbed and flew his speed flying paraglider from Ama Dablam – a 6,812 m jewel in the Himalayan crown. Ed Ewing spoke to him at his home in England about the flight.

Landslides in official landing area have meant the 2010 Flypa paragliding festival in Tenerife has been cancelled.

Austrian manufacturer Nova have brought out a new EN A / LTF 1 paraglider, the Prion, to replace the Primax.

Austrian paraglider manufacturer Airwave have patented a new, aerodynamic steering system, Laminar Controls, for cross country and competition pilots.

Award-winning filmmaker hang glider pilot Lucas Ridley has made another short film – this time he takes on James Cameron’s 3D epic Avatar…

Cross Country magazine is reporting live from the CIVL Plenary – interviewing key figures in competition hang gliding and paragliding and reporting the vote as it happens.

Cross Country magazine is reporting live from the CIVL Plenary – interviewing key figures in competition hang gliding and paragliding and reporting the vote as it happens.

Safety and the Carbon Debate are the big paragliding topics at the CIVL Plenary from 18-21 February. Cross Country magazine will be reporting from inside the meeting

Safety and the Carbon Debate are the big paragliding topics at the CIVL Plenary from 18-21 February. Cross Country magazine will be reporting from inside the meeting

Scott Mason is standing firm in the face of a sustained local media campaign to shut down his parahawking operation in Nepal.

Bob Drury looks at Bruce Goldsmith’s career in paraglider design, and speaks to the man himself and to Markus Villinger about Bruce’s move to Advance.

French brand Zag skis have brought out speed riding-specific skis, the Slap Speedride FBs, which are endorsed by top speed rider Francois Bon.

Mac Para have released a new lightweight reversible paragliding harness with an airbag, called the Levity.

French paragliding harness experts Sup’Air have upgraded their popular Evo XC paragliding harness – the Evo XC 2 is now available from Sup’Air distributors.

Niviuk’s EN B Hook 2 is available from March. It is said to have better performance than the Hook, but the same high level of safety.

The 3rd Coupe Icare Blanche held in St Hilaire at the end of January was a great success. Eric Viola demonstrated the best combination of speed riding and fancy dress to win first prize.

Airwave have brought out a ‘racier’ version of their 2008 Sport 4 paraglider – the Sport Competition – for pilots looking for top performance in the LTF 1-2 class.

The World Hang Gliding Championships take place at the Tegelberg, Schwangau, Germany from 8 – 22 May 2010.

Greece will hold a Pre-PWC in Empesos, 24-28 August 2010. The area offers fast XC flying along ridges and valleys, according to organisers.

Absolute Chamonix specialises in cross country paraglider training and high mountain flights, with courses this year beginning in April.