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.

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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
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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 package neat and tidy. The MK II design offers greater assurance of preserving the performance and characteristics of your paramotor wing.

Available in two sizes the XCertina bags are now in stock and ready delivery.

www.xcshop.com

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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. Chris shares his tips for success.
• How NOT to fall, even for an experienced pilot there are traps that can be avoided.

Listen at www.poweredparaglidingradio.com

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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 the
site and enjoy the scenery.
Look forward to seeing you.

Regards
Mark Ingham
www.pendleppg.co.uk

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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 MÃœLLER (Germany)
Course/place: Hannover Scherenbostel (Germany)

Microlight: Fresh Breeze Xwing

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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 all the latest gear (much of which is available to test) and music and dancing till late.

Homegrown is based at Fforest Farm in Mid-Wales, UK, right underneath a popular flying site. Camping is on-site with hot showers and toilets, and food and beer tents all within walking (or stumbling!) distance. With a big following of both PG and PPG pilots Homegrown is without doubt the biggest celebration of flight the UK has – so come and join the party!

Tickets are limited and will be available soon.

www.homegrownfestival.com

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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.

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