Issue 12 is out now! GLOSSY FEATURES Packed with fantastic photography PILGRIMAGE It’s all about warm weather and welcomes when Paul Haxby travels to the Holy Land of Israel in search of sunshine, adventure, a guided tour of Apco’s manufacturing plant and the flight of a lifetime THE ANATOLY COHN STORY Deported from Russia for [...]
March saw the introduction to the market of Fly Castelluccio’s Joystick Easy, which can be used with any of their engines. The company describe their new throttle system as small, comfortable and easy to use. The starter button has been positioned so that it cannot be accidentally fired up, while the engine cut button is [...]
Fly Castelluccio have declared April their “safety month”, and will be giving away their water rescue system for free to anyone buying a paramotor during the month. The system is a simple airbag that can be fixed to the base of any harnesses. It lies flat during take off so that it does not get [...]
The UK Paramotor Competition Committee are seeking sponsors for this year’s event.The sponsorship packages are as follows: 50 GBP – Trade stand at the competition 100 GBP – Link to website from comp site, logo on the event T-shirt and free trade stand at the event Other deals are available – please contact Mike Chilvers [...]
Michel Carnet and Laura Beaumont have had a successful weekend (21 & 22 March) World Record-hunting in the UK.
The original HQ of the UK Aero club, Muswell Manor, Kent, is said to be the birthplace of aviation in the UK and is steeped in its history. It was therefore the obvious choice of venue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight. The manor doors will be open to the public for the [...]
2007 Red Bull X-alps competitor, Thomas de Dorlodot (BE) has several strings to his flying bow. Here he displays his prowess at acro manoeuvres – on a paramotor! www.youtube.com Discuss here
Paramania’s intermediate powerglider, the Fusion, is now certified EN C in the two larger sizes, of which there are three in total (23, 26 and 29) catering for all-up weights of 60 – 120 kg, 70 – 140 kg and 80 – 160 kg respectively (paramotor ratings). Paramania were overjoyed to have been told that [...]
Taken from the Kitchen Productions Ground Handling DVD this top tip will teach you how to collapse your glider safely in strong winds. This method best suited for experienced pilots uses the A’s to collapse the wing while stalling the other side.
What’s the best way of turning your wing over. Taken from the Kitchen Productions Ground Handling DVD this top tip will teach you how to turn your glider over in a controlled manner. You can also use this method, on a soft grass surface to empty your glider of debris.
