PMA statement reiterates their pro-Serial class position for FAI Cat1 events

Cross Country magazine are in Kössen, for the Super Paragliding Testival 2011.

Paragliding competitions could be revolutionised following the decision of the Paraglider Manufacturers Association to support Serial Class for FAI Cat 1 competition, effectively banning Open Class paragliders

The Austrian Ministry of Transport’s new ZLLV 2010 (decree for civil aircraft and airsport devices) is expected to be in force by May 2010. It means that non-motorised paragliders, hang gliders and parachutes no longer have to be registered in Austria.

Cross Country mag will be attending the annual CIVL meeting in Switzerland on 18 – 21 February 2010. We would like to hear what questions you’d like us to ask CIVL regarding the BBHPP / carbon debate.

The Paraglider Manufacturers’ Association has printed answers to some frequently asked questions relating to the FAI paraglider class debate, on their website.

Paragliding Manufacturers’ Association members voted to ask the world governing body of hang gliding and paragliding, the FAI, to redefine the Class 3 paraglider and create a new class of paraglider, Class 6.

Hans Bausenwein is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Paraglider Manufacturers Association (PMA)