The Reflexion has been improved for 2008.
It is a high-end Reflex product, intended for experienced pilots looking for speed and performance.
Reliable and fast (60km/h), it is stable at speed and in turbulence and is the wing of choice for long journeys.
The Reflexion 2008 is available in red for the 27m2 version, blue for the 29.
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Saturday 19th April was the start of the first Gauteng mini competition for PPG and PPT pilots at Flying Unlimited’s airfield, South Africa.
Designed to iron out mistakes being made by competitors in order to prepare them for their main competition events, seven competitors took part in 7 tasks over the weekend. Tasks concentrated on one discipline at a time, and skills covered were navigation, spot landing, fuel economy, Japanese slalom and declared time on a set route.
The event was a success, and Flying Unlimited would particularly like to thank Allen Kennedy, who volunteered to be meet director rather than competitng. Flying Unlimited’s Tony Gibson came first overall.
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ESPORTERS LTD launches the beta version of its sports community site www.e-sporters.com, which links active people involved in sports.
The site is targeted at sporters, teams/clubs, fans, sponsors, associations and product and service providers in the sports industry, for all sports and roles, from beginners to professionals. (more…)
A reminder that the first Pie and Peas fly in of the year is coming up, on 3rd - 5th may. It will be held at Model Ridge (Cleveland, UK).
As always, all are welcome and fun is the order of the day. There is free camping & caravaning and food / beer is available on site.
There is always a very friendly atmosphere at this fly in and PPG DVDs will be shown on the Sat evening in the Cafe.
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Apco have made a number of improvements to their bestselling paramotor wing, the Thrust, to creat the Thrust 09.
Apco say they have incorporated all the latest, cutting edge materials and innovations to make the Thrust 09 an even better performing, longer lasting, easier handling, much lighter wing than the original Thrust. (more…)
The organisation is hard at work for the 5th World PPG show at Basse Ham on June 27 - 29.
They have now secured use of the CYBERBUS of the « Conseil GĂ©nĂ©ral de la Moselle », so that pilots can read their emails and send news and photos of what’s happening to their loved ones.
There will also be a station at the organisation’s technical booth for recharging batteries, whether it be for your cell phones, electrical starters, cameras, radios, etc.
The pilots’ home base and friends’ section (camping and RV site) is fully equipped with showers, rest rooms and plenty of bins around the site.
There will be transportation to and from the launch throughout the day, with regular stops along the way.
To keep up to date on developments, visit www.mondial-paramoteur-2008.org
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Flying Unlimited have released 3 new items of clothing, each sporting their new logo:
The Men’s shirt is available in sizes M to 2XL at 100 Rands; the women’s shirt in sizes M to 3XL is 110 Rands, and the windbreaker, which has a concealed hood, is available in sizes M to 2XL and priced at 200 Rands. All prices exclude P&P.
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The BMAA, who along with the BHPA, have up to now offered paramotor training in the UK have taken the decision to suspend their training scheme with immediate effect.
The Mondial 2008 paramotor event, happening at Basse-Ham (France) from 27th - 29th June, is approaching fast. Keep an eye on their web site, www.mondial-paramoteur-2008.org, for updates. You can sign up for their newsletter updates, the most recent of which publishes the rules for the event, details of the paramotoring award and an access map.
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New from Icaro is the Skyrider helmet. Certified to EN 966, it was designed for paramotor and ultralight pilots, and comes in sizes S to XXL, with interchangeable internal padding to acheive a perfect fit. It’s finished in a choice of red or black leather, and can be supplied with a visor and comms set as an option.
For more info, see www.icaro2000.com
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