RAD Paramotors have engineered a heated jacket liner system, providing warmth to the upper body and arms. The system uses a 12v power socket or optional battery pack and temperature settings can be adjusted to suit conditions. The jackets come in a large range of sizes and both male and female cut.
www.radparamotors.com
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Introduces the Swing Naja, their new wing specifically intended for motorised use, which is the first paramotor glider certified in the DULV Advanced Class. Powerplay says that it has impressive performance data and agility for a certified paramotor glider.
www.powerplay-gliders.de
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Announces its new trike, the Cruise Carbon. The company says it comes with a resilient chassis, equipped with a brake system suitable for all Nirvana paramotors and is manufactured in top quality, new generation materials.
www.nirvana.cz
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Have their new Max 130 and Max 100 ready. Both units are prepared for use with high or low hang points.
The rescue container is situated behind the neck of the pilot which provides safe and practical operation, but can be removed quickly.
www.flyproducts.com
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Announce the imminent arrival of their new light weight Dragonfly soaring trike. The company say that it can be carried in and on your car and can be rigged by one person in 25 minutes.
With a Bailey 175 4-stroke engine and an Aeros Discus 15T Wing, Flylight says it has a max speed of 92 km/h (57 mph). It is also available with several other units and production should start in March.
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Flying Unlimited are manufacturing a new throttle handle. The throttle will be produced in plastic and colour can be specified.
It will come pre-assembled with a cable, PTT button, starter button and a kill switch with LED light. This light can be coupled to a fuel sensor or the battery. The master switch is situated at the base of the throttle and the handle can be configured for left or right hand operation during manufacture. The cruise control will come as standard on the throttle.
This product is mainly aimed at companies wanting to include it on the rigs.
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For 2008 Apco are supplying a mobile phone / key strap as a free gift with every glider they sell. The strap has a pre-flight check printed on it to remind pilots of the sequence of steps before take off. The strap is also available to buy for all customers.
The company has also developed some new plastic line keepers which they say have been redesigned to securely lock in to the maillon, properly securing lines and riser.
www.apcoaviation.com
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The UK comp committee is keen to encourage sponsorship for the forthcoming National Championships. Sponsors will have logos displayed on all promotional material and will be able to display their wares at the comp. This year sponsors are being invited to donate equipment in place of donations. Please contact Chris Dalton the sponsorship officer at:
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The British company have now become dealers for Backbone Paramotors. Thierry Simonet started this company and has been using electric start and centrifugal clutch systems from the beginning.
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This free application allows you to replay your flights using igc files within Google Earth. This gives you a ‘pilots-eye view’ and replays are said to be both enthralling and instructive.
The software requires Windows XP or higher, .NET 2, Google Earth 4.2 (4.0 won’t work!).
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