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Apco F7

Apco launch F7 paramotor wing

The F7 is Apco's latest paramotor wing, designed for beginners with safety and stability in mind for effortless flying.
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Little Cloud Gracchio Mk 3

Little Cloud launch Gracchio Mk3

Little Cloud have launched the Gracchio Mk3, a "fun yet forgiving" wing aimed squarely at the progressing EN-B pilot.
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Luke Hayman flying from Kilimanjaro

Watch: Paragliding from the summit of Kilimanjaro

Join British adventurer Luke Hayman as he paraglides from the summit of Kilimanjaro with his friend Alexis Roxburgh
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Join Aaron Durogati and Johanna Eller launch from Torre Venezia

Watch: Aaron Durogati – Torre Venezia

Join Aaron Durogati and Johanna Eller as they climb-and-fly in the Italian Dolomites, tackling the Torre Venezia
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Simon Oberrauner and the winners of the X-Pyr 2024

X-Pyr 2024: The Documentary

The X-Pyr is one of the world's premier multi-day, hike-and-fly paragliding races. Re-live the highs and lows in this full-length film
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How to: Ski-and-fly

In this video Jake Holland explains how to attach your skis to a pod harness for ski-and-fly combo adventures
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Fred Souchon in action during a tree rescue for a paraglider pilot. Photo: Jake Holland

How to: Manage a tree landing

Learn how to safely manage a tree landing while paragliding. Ten essential tips to prepare for when you find yourself hanging in a tree.
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Premium content: Paraglider, paramotor, harness and technology reviews and insights.

Naviter Omni paragliding instrument

Gear Insight: Naviter Omni

The Omni is the Oudie N’s smaller and lighter little brother. Marcus King tries it on longterm review
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Mini tandems – Little Cloud Puffin and Gin Fuse Mini

Design Insight: Mini Tandems

Smaller tandems can be flown in higher winds, or by lighter pilots. Marcus King finds out more about these niche gliders
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Porosity testers

Who’s checking the checkers?

Mike Kremers asks who is checking what when you get your glider serviced?
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