Canadian extreme filmmaker Peter Chrzanowski is running a mountain sport festival from Pemberton in May, covering many sports including Peter’s passion, paragliding.

The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) are holding their first annual National Hang Gliding & Paragliding Day, to promote the sports in their country. It will be on Memorial Day, 29 May 2010.

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All new Aircotec XC Trainer flight instruments have a USB interface and are supplied with USB cables and TN Complete flight analysis software.

French paraglider manufacturer ITV have spent the long winter months improving and relaunching their website, www.itv-parapentes.com, which is available in English or French.

The Nova Pilots’ Team are having their annual cross country meet at Greifenburg (Austria) this May, open to all pilots, regardless of the paraglider they fly.

Independence have redesigned their paraglider harness range for 2010, with all models having a stiffer back support, new lightweight snap-lock karabiners and optional lightweight carbon seat plate.

The 16th annual Azores Paragliding Festival takes place on the island of Sao Miguel from 26 – 29 August 2010.

The Raven is Firebird’s new EN B paraglider, which the company say is a ‘thermal master’, just like its feathered namesake.

Aeros’ new rescue parachute, the SX, has been tested to 115 kg with a descent rate of 5.5 m/s.

Swiss-based free flight equipment company Basisrausch have created a new glove for hang glider and paraglider pilots. The Crystal is a three season wind-proof glove that has been made for comfort, warmth and sensitivity.

Paraglider harness experts Sup’Air have replaced their popular Altix sport class harness with the new Altix 2.

skywalk’s new lightweight, compact harness for hike-and-flyers, the Cult-C, is certified to 120 kg.

Argentinian paragliding acro star Hernan Pitocco infinite tumbles a paramotor.

Icaro paragliders have brought out ProGrip adjustable brake handles and an aerodynmic leg cover for the 2010 season.

Sol’s new sports paraglider, the Synergy 4, is certified EN C in M and L sizes, with S and XL to follow.

Paratech’s new P28 intermediate paraglider is expected to achieve EN B certification shortly.

Swiss company Paratech have a new beginners’ paraglider in the offing: the P12 is expected to achieve EN A certification.

Verbier Summits have a new blog on their website with news of their adventures, paragliding tips and promotions.

It is with sadness that Parateam club of St Hilaire du Touvet announced earlier this month that the 2009 event was the last of Dune du Pyla’s Wagas Festivals.