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Archive for March, 2008

NEW PRO DESIGN PARAMOTOR WING

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Pro Design have just released their new paramotor entry-level wing, the Cuga Motor. Made from lightweight cloth with a low pack volume, the Cuga Motor is designed to launch easily and be well damped in roll and pitch. It has special risers with trim tabs, a speed system and two hang points.

www.pro-design.at

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MORE PIE AND PEAS

Friday, March 21st, 2008

AXB Sports will be holding the first Pie & Peas Fly In of 2008 on the 3rd, 4th and 5th May at the Lord Stones Cafe, Model Ridge, near Carlton in Cleveland (UK). Paramotor, paraglider & hang glider pilots are welcome to attend but please register via the website www.axbsports.com

There are basic facilities for people who want to bring their tent or caravan to stay at the site through the bank holiday weekend. There will be a selection of flying DVDs featuring on the wide screen TV at the cafe.

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THE 2ND EUROPEAN PARAMOTOR SAFETY SEMINAR

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

After the success of the first safety seminar, and now that it is clear that paramotoring is definitely getting bigger and more people are taking to the skies, Paramania are launching a second event to be held at LamairĂ©, France (79) from April 26th - 27th. (more…)

FRESH BREEZE SPORTIX 122

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

The new SportiX 122 features a newly designed cage and frame and a special pilot suspension system with lower hang points, the “Schnappmatic”.

This new concept has been used with the simonini mini 2 plus engine. It is DULV certified and features:

  • 13l gas tank enabling flights of up to 3.5 hours
  • Optional E-starter
  • Digital ignition with dynamic ingnition point and 170W generator
  • Integrated alternator with automatic battery charger
  • 12W power supply for GPs or radio equipment
  • Harness seat containing integrated reserve system

www.fresh-breeze.de
email fresh.breeze@t-online.de

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ADVENTURE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PREMIUM 2 PARAGLIDER

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Following the success of the Premium, Adventure announces its new PREMIUM 2 range.

With a new attractive design, the Premium 2 offers a semi Reflex feature to increase speed especially with trims and also speed bar.

Designed to be very safe, this solo paraglider is equally good for beginners to confirmed pilots who are looking for piloting comfort and a large range of speed.

Available in 3 colours : blue, green, red.

All information and dealers lists available at : info-intl@adventure.fr or www.paramoteur.com.

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ADVENTURE BACK IN COMPETITION

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

After years, Adventure is back on the competition scene and is proud to announce its partnership with Pascal Vallée, member of the French National Paramotor Team.
A former Motocross competitor, Pascal is now one of the most promising paramotor pilots: he finished in the top ten of the last paramotor world championship in China last September, and his professionalism, piloting skills, strictness and seriousness are renowned.

Pascal will lead the Adventure competition team together with Emmanuel Layan (Adventure chief pilot) and be involved in the R&D of Adventure products.

For more information: info-intl@adventure.fr.
www.paramoteur.com.

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Pascal Vallee

TECHNOFLY VENTOR V-125

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

After 2 years of work the Polish paramotor company, Technofly, have the new ultralight Ventor V-125 in production.
Weighing in at only 11.6kg (including exhaust, clutch and helical gearbox), it gives an impressive 25HP on 9700RPM. (more…)

SOUTH AFRICA WEATHER STATION

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

After some initial teething problems, the weather station is now up and running at Flying Unlimited, South Africa. Click here for the website.

If you are interested in a similar weatherstation for your flying site, contact Tony Gibson, chief instructor of Flying Unlimited.
www.ppg.co.za
Mobile 0829482001
tony@ppg.co.za

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TRIKEBUGGY BULLET

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

The latest release from Trike Buggy inc is the Bullet. Designed  for PPG use only it is FAA Part 103 legal as an ultralight Vehicle or aircraft.

Founded on the wide axle kite buggy frame and made fom chromed steel and aluminium, the unit is functional and good looking, and the motor can easily be unmounted for transport or foot-launching. Due to its low hangpoints, it can be used with virtually any paraglider, with or without trimmers. It also features the Bullet A-assist system, allowing uniform pulling of the A risers and perfect launches every time!

www.trikebuggy.com/bullet 

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THE NEW FUNFLYER BI

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

After many prototypes and much R&D, a tandem Funflyer is now available.

Weighing in at only 75kg, the Funflyer Bi is built for two people of up to 100kg each but can also be piloted solo. It is easily dismantlable, or can be left intact and directly coupled to a car for transport.

The first orders will be with clients in April. For more information, contact Adventure,
7 rue de la Chasière - ZAE Nord Est
78490 Méré (France)
tél : 33 (0)1 34 57 00 00
fax : 33 (0)1 34 57 00 99
e-mail : info@adventure.fr

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