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In issue 147: Ozone Delta 2 review

In issue 147: Ozone Delta 2 review

The Ozone Delta 2 is out there in the wild, and has been seen completing some incredible flights. We review it in the latest issue of Cross Country magazine

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Highs and Lows: Thermals On – the first day of the UK XC season

Highs and Lows: Thermals On – the first day of the UK XC season

Hugh Miller grabs the best-looking day of the month and goes on a mission through the English flatlands

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SkyAds.aero: New website for secondhand paragliders, hang gliders and paramotors

SkyAds.aero: New website for secondhand paragliders, hang gliders and paramotors

Looking for a secondhand, used or ex-demo paraglider? Want to find a secondhand hang glider or paramotor? SkyAds.aero is the new website for doing all that and more.

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In issue 146: Far from help

In issue 146: Far from help

Wilderness medicine expert Baz Roberts explains exactly what to do in case the worst should happen and you’ve got to manage an emergency when you’re far from help

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Registration dates for Ozone Chabre Open and new Wide Open

Registration dates for Ozone Chabre Open and new Wide Open

Cross Country is supporting two big paragliding events this year: The Ozone Chabre Open and the brand new Wide Open.

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In Issue 145: Do the right thing

In Issue 145: Do the right thing

Pat Dower considers how safety training and skills clinics can improve your flying

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In issue 145: The Magic Hills

In issue 145: The Magic Hills

Sometimes, the UK delivers exactly what you need. Hugh Miller (words) and Jérôme Maupoint (pictures) head north

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In issue 145: Tom de Dorlodot in Pakistan

In issue 145: Tom de Dorlodot in Pakistan

In July 2012 Tom de Dorlodot and Ramón Morillas combined trekking, climbing and flying to complete a stunning 300km three-week expedition through the Karakoram.

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In issue 145: Paragliding in Sikkim

In issue 145: Paragliding in Sikkim

The Sikkim Paragliding Festival in November was a chance for pilots from across India and Nepal to meet up and fly in this small, mountainous state in the north east of India

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In issue 145: Seiko Fukuoka

In issue 145: Seiko Fukuoka

In November Seiko set a new women’s world record by flying 338km from Quixada in north east Brazil. Felix Wolk was there…

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Cross Country Subscribers’ Prize Draw 2012 announced: And the winner is…

Cross Country Subscribers’ Prize Draw 2012 announced: And the winner is…

The winner of the Cross Country magazine win-a-paraglider subscribers’ prize draw for 2012 is…

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Cross Country Fly Forever Calendar 2013

Cross Country Fly Forever Calendar 2013

The Cross Country Fly Forever calendar is on sale in the XCshop – and it’s only £5.95.

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In issue 144: How to Fly Clouds

In issue 144: How to Fly Clouds

One minute you’re climbing in a sunny thermal, singing your favourite Madonna song out loud – who can hear after all? – and then the next: Bam! You’re in the wispies and in danger of being sucked in to the white room. Our masterclass can help

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In issue 144: Paraglider review: Blacklight, EN B

In issue 144: Paraglider review: Blacklight, EN B

Performance in the EN B class is “pretty exciting” at the moment according to Pat Dower, who took U-Turn’s Blacklight (EN B) to the Alps this year.

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In issue 144: Paraglider review: Air Design Volt, EN C

In issue 144: Paraglider review: Air Design Volt, EN C

Hugh Miller is like a kid in a sweetshop when he gets his hands on Air Design’s Volt, the EN C glider pitched at experienced XC pilots.

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In issue 144: Paraglider review: UP Trango XC2, EN C

In issue 144: Paraglider review: UP Trango XC2, EN C

UP have pitched this glider at the ‘classic’ EN D pilot. That’s someone looking for high performance without stepping into competition wing territory.

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In Issue 144: Guy Anderson’s Story of Survival

In Issue 144: Guy Anderson’s Story of Survival

When Guy Anderson went missing during the Sun Valley Paragliding World Cup in August 2012 the hearts of pilots around the world sank. Read his remarkable story in the latest issue of Cross Country magazine…

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Free Flight Night at Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2012

Free Flight Night at Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2012

The Kendal Mountain Festival in the Lake District, UK, starts on Thursday 15 November and kicks off with the now legendary Free Flight Night.

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Classic Routes: Now available on Kindle

Classic Routes: Now available on Kindle

Classic Routes, the coffee table book of the world’s best free-flying destinations, is now available on Kindle.

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Subscribe and win a paraglider – Cross Country subscribers draw 2012

Subscribe and win a paraglider – Cross Country subscribers draw 2012

Subscribe to Cross Country magazine and win a free solo paraglider from Air Design, Gin, Gradient, Nova, Sky Paragliders, Swing or Skywalk.

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