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Archive for June, 2011

British Paragliding Open 2011: Homeward Bound

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Back home with the family: Mark and his son Zac

Bad weather is forecast till the end of the competition so Mark flies home. An event on the plane leaves him astounded as to one individual’s perception of risk and priorities in a crisis.

Paramotor training course on eBay

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Mahony Aviation paramotor training course on eBay

Mahony Aviation are auctioning a paramotor training course on eBay to fund the social aspect of the British Open Paramotor Championships taking place 10-13 June.

British Paragliding Open 2011: Doing the can can

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
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The fourth task was cancelled before it even began, due to threatening conditions and a bad forecast. The weather then improved as soon as everyone stood down. Safety committee member Mark explains how these difficult decisions are made.