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Archive for December, 2007

PLAY GRAVITY DVD RELEASED

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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This brand new release, shot entirely in glorious high-definition, is without doubt the most visually stunning flying film ever created! It sets a new standard of cinematography in our sports.

2008 ARIZONA FLYING CIRCUS

Sunday, December 16th, 2007
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Mark Your Calenders for the 2008 Arizona Flying Circus February 8 – 10, 2008 Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort, Casa Grande, Arizona 26000 W. Gila Bend Highway, Casa Grande, Arizona 85222 800-237-4238 or 520-836-6444

XCERTINA BAG IMPROVED

Monday, December 10th, 2007
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The XCertina bag has been updated. A new mesh and Velcro sleeve now holds the Mylar sections of your leading edge together to give a snugger more secure packing system. The upper surface is now entirely mesh to allow the wing to breathe more easily and a special clip for your risers keeps the whole [...]

NEW PPG RADIO SHOW

Monday, December 10th, 2007
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A new show has been added to Powered Paragliding Radio with Hosts Jeff Goin, Michael Purdy, Phil Russman. Discussion recent flying at the Salton Sea and others. Launching a newbie in one lesson. Chris Bowles on what’s new at Fresh Breeze including the Electric and, get this, a PPG Car. Continuing series on wheel launch. [...]

TEST FLY THE ALL NEW MAC VELVET IN THE UK

Friday, December 7th, 2007
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Hi Guys The all new ” semi reflex” Mac Velvet will be available to fly/try at Pendle PPG/Paramotoring in January 2008. http://www.mac- paragliders. co.uk/Powered paragliders_ files/velvet. html We will be having an open/flying day at Pendle and invite anyone who wishes to come along and give the wing a try or just come and fly [...]

TRIKE SPEED RECORD RATIFIED

Thursday, December 6th, 2007
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Thomas Keller’s trike speed record over a 100km circuit has been ratified by the FAI: Sub-class RPL2 (Microlights : Paraglider Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons) Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km without landing : 75.2 km/h Date of flight: 13/09/2007 Pilot: Thomas KELLER (Germany) Crew: Markus MÜLLER (Germany) Course/place: Hannover [...]

HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL IS BACK

Thursday, December 6th, 2007
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Dates for the 2nd Homegrown flying festival have been confirmed as the 12-14 September 2008. Building on the success of the first event in 2006, which was a total sell-out, the festival will follow a similar format. There’ll be inspirational and educational talks from some of the big names in the sport, trade tents showing [...]

MET OFFICE GADGET FOR VISTA

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
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For UK pilots running Windows Vista the Met Office have released a handy gadget that displays the current weather on your sidebar. By scrolling over the gadget you can access more information including latest radar images, satellite image and weather warnings. You can download the gadget from the Met Office’s website. Discuss here.

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