The first competition for electric paramotors is to take place on 15 May 2007 - 20 May 2007, Crawinkel airfield near Thüringen in Germany
This event is organised by the DULV and will be run alongside the German Paramotor Nationals.
Favorite to win is Richard Krüger-Sprengel from Helix with his latest prototype: 1.2m prop and 15 minutes autonomy
The 2007 US PPG Convention is taking place in Florida next week and preparation is on its way to make it a big success.
It is also the US Nationals.
This year it is a new venue in a Seminole Indian Reservation.
Alligators and mosquitoes are not invited.
Paramotor Magazine will be there to promote the launch issue.
Are you in a club? Do you run a school or shop? Stock up on Paramotor Magazine and earn $$$ for your organisation. Dealers buy Paramotor Magazine with 35% discount, and get airmail shipping free of charge. The minimum order is just 5 copies of each issue. Just download the order form or email Verity Sowden at office@xcmag.com
SPECIAL OFFER: Order 20 magazines or more and we’ll give you a free advertisement in the magazine!
Reversing in a light wind needn’t mean frustration and a flustered about-face. Jeff Goin explains one technique that gets him off the ground while others struggle. Photos by Tim Kaiser
Till Middelhauve, travels to New Zealand in search of one of PPG’s most prized jewels: a complete traverse of both islands. Words and photos: Till Middelhauve
With a trophy cupboard bulging, and a lust for flying matched by few others, World, European and French champion, Mathieu Rouanet, is at the top of his game. Michel Carnet gets to know one of paramotoring’s most high-profile characters
Hook up with Paris’ paramotor community this summer and enjoy a barnstorming trip around the stunning local area. The first ever Tour de Paris takes place on the weekend on 2-3 June. Register with the organisers at Touitair touitair@free.fr
Lite Touch Films, Phil Russman’s film production company who were responsible for “Powered Paragliding” and “Risk and Reward”, two of PPG’s most widely sold films, have released a new DVD. “Gourmet Powered Paragliding” is the first in a series of adventure videos and follows five pilots on a cross country adventure along 200 miles of remote Mexican coastline.
Available to buy at www.xcshop.com
French magazine, Aerial, has just celebrated its 50th issue. Edited by well known PPG aficionado Frank Lechenet, the magazine is a multi-discipline publication is sold through subscription and over the counter in newsagents throughout France.
www.aerial-mag.com
Paraglider Magazine, the US publication, has merged with Cross Country magazine to create one big international magazine. Nick Greece and Greg Gillam from Paraglider Mag join Cross Country as a special North American editorial team and the magazine will swell from its usual 76 pages to over 90 to incorporate the extra content.
www.xcmag.com
