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Swing Mito 3

Swing unveil Mito 3

German manufacturer Swing have launched two new versions of their Mito 3 entry-level wing for stress-free flying.
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CIVL Explore Open photo: Florian Sanchez

“Noodle taster” trials new comp rules

Gemona’s Mt Cuarnan was the scene of much activity last week as the CIVL Explorer Open held five tasks for a field of over 100 pilots.
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PWC Governador Valadares 2026 Photo: Martin Scheel

PWC Brazil: “It was never simple.”

The final fixture of the PWC 2025 calendar in Governador Valadares, Brazil has been won by Baptiste Lambert (FRA), his seventh World Cup win.
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BGD Tuna harness

Flying fish to take on submarines

BGD have unveiled their first submarine style harness. Made in partnership with BogdanFly, the Tuna is designed as an "ocean predator".
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PWC Brazil 2026 Task 1 Martin Scheel

PWC Brazil gets underway

The final fixture of the 2025 Paragliding World Cup season is underway in Governador Valadares as pilots battle to secure a place in next month's Superfinal.
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2026 Pan Americans

Brazilians dominate Pan American Championships

The 7th FAI Pan American championships successfully came to a conclusion at the weekend. After six tasks the Brazilians emerged triumphant.
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AirDesign Vivo 3

AirDesign launch EN-B Vivo 3

AirDesign have launched the first 2.5 liner in the mid EN-B range for progressing pilots looking to fly far.
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GoPro Mission Series

On a mission: GoPro unveil new cameras

GoPro have announced a new series of cameras for serious and aspiring filmmakers who need the highest quality.
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Stodeus Logbook

Stodeus launch online logbook

Stodeus have unveiled details of their online logbook which lets pilots analyse their flights to see how they can improve.
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Nano Vario

Is this the world’s smallest and lightest vario?

An Austrian start-up of three passionate pilots is claiming to have designed the world's smallest and lightest vario.
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