Thomas Keller and Markus Muller’s speed over a 15 / 25 km course record on 18 September, with his Fresh Breeze Xwing (Fresh Breeze Xcitor), described here, has now been ratified by the FAI. They achieved an average speed of 79.6 km/hr. You can see the track log and more details on the FAI website, [...]
Apco’s new beginner / intermediate wing, the Karma SP (for Sport) has been EN tested in the S and M sizes and attained a B rating (but with very few Bs in individual tests – mainly scoring As). XS and L sizes will follow, and all-up weights covered by the range will be 60 – [...]
Apco have come up with what they feel is the perfect solution for frame mounting a range of reserves onto almost any paramotor frame. Frame mounting the reserve means it is out of the way yet easily accessible, and Apco’s container has highly visible left and right hand handles for easy deployment. It is made [...]
Jean-Claude Ludwig of Belgian company, Cloudbase, has teamed up with the Syrian minister of Tourism to arrange a gathering of 100 – 200 paramotor pilots in Palmyra City, Syria in January 2009. The gathering will be an opportunity for European pilots to fly with those from the Gulf, and to discover this amazing oriental land. [...]
The Sports and Leisure Aviation show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham (UK) over the weekend of 29 – 30 November 2008. The UK’s biggest indoor show it covers the whole spectrum of lightweight sport flying, from paragliders to composite microlights capable of cruising at 130kts or more. Paramotor Magazine will be there with XCShop, [...]
The T-Rex trike is available in one- and two-seat versions; in the tandem version, the pilot sits in front of the passenger. A special system of countershafts guarantees utmost mobility during take off, as the pilot only has to hold the brakes and not operate the elevators. Its special shock absorbers ensure smooth landings. Size-wise [...]
Fly Castelluccio have introduced a new engine into their Flash range: The Flash Maxx is a 175 cc engine, 27 HP, available with electric starter and a special patented centrifugal clutch, which is engaged when you increase the turns of the motor. This system offers safe preflight engine running, and weighing only 14 kg is [...]
A quick reminder from Bailey Aviation that they we will be attending the SPLASH 2008 exhibition at the Birmingham N.E.C. on 29th/30th November, so they would like to invite everyone to come along and see them on stand No. 38 to check out their 2009 range of paramotors and trikes. They will have on display [...]
The biggest paramotor event in the German-speaking world, the Deutscher Motorschirm Pokal (German Paramotor Trophy 2009) takes place on the airfield Ballenstedt/Quidlinburg (N 51° 44,77′,E 11° 13,75′) on 29 May to 1 June 2009. Beside an open air paramotor trade fair, many activities are planned including organised cross country flights, demonstration flights, lectures, bonfires, barbecues, [...]
The 13th annual incarnation of Las Candelas 2009 will be celebrated on 31 January and 1 February, 2009 at La Puebla de los Infantes, Seville, Spain. There will be fancy dress and photographic competitions and their “Air Fair” trade show. For further information, go to www.lascandelasparamotores.com
