A pilot watching in the US writes:
I watched in disbelief as Zac burned it into goal at over 50 mph.
I kept yelling slow the fuck down! Peter Benes left the last thermal with Zac
both at the same altitude. Peter followed him on the same line and let him go
when Zac picked up his speed. Peter finished 1:06 behind Zac and safely made
goal... mehr

FAI Records <<record>>
writes:
Sub-class : O-3 / Paragliders
Category : Female
Type of record : Free distance using up to 3 turn points
Course/location : Deniliquin, NSW (Australia)
Performance : 392 km
Pilot : Seiko Fukuoka Naville (France)
Aircraft : Zeno / Ozone
Date : 09.12.2016
Previous record : 378 km (14.12.2015 - Seiko... mehr

Bart writes:
You will see video of a Dutchman flying from a tall building. It
happened at 7 AM local time in the Netherlands. The information that's available
now is mostly in Dutch so I will write in English what I know.
The pilot is Arne Tänzer, current Dutch National champion. The stunt is
organized by Wim de Gier and others to... mehr

https://youtu.be/ryElcmW4lpY


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Mike Degtoff writes:
Ok. I'm serious. I want pictures and vids from the air of the
eclipse. $100 prize.
I am running my own Degtoff Best Aerial Eclipse Contest. I will be the judge.
I will take comments to assist me.
A crisp new Franklin to whomever I chose. Yep $100. Post your best shots on my site for me to view.
I will make a decision on 4... mehr

https://lt.flymaster.net/bs.php?grp=2040
http://naughtylawyertravels.blogspot.mx/2017/08/waiting-for-task-briefing-to-start.html
>Gerolf writes:

Just watched the last task of the Worlds via Flymaster live tracking, and could
not believe what an unbelievable tactical plunder the great Italian team
produced today. Holding the main gaggle... mehr

https://youtu.be/daINKmR1M-4


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One pilot had to throw his chute.
Brazilian pilot Rafael Mello hits a dust devil 100m above ground,
goes up side down, throws parachute, and got out with very minor injuries from
this incident. According to the official registration records, he is sponsored
by "God."
Dislocated shoulder as I recall from a translation.
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https://www.facebook.com/dave.s.chapman/videos/10212126940441845/


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https://lt.flymaster.net/bs.php?grp=2040#
Fire:

Rich Lovelace's landing.
Tanaka won the day, the only one to make goal: https://www.facebook.com/fai.civl/videos/282184502258435/


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William Comstock <<flyrigid>>
writes:
Yes, we are having a 2017 Mingus Mountain Labor Day Fly-In.You know the drill - come enjoy our cozy, comfy, cool campground right at launch
for our relaxed get-together. As usual, our festivities (we'll come up with
something) will happen Saturday night but also as usual our clan begins to... mehr

Elena at CIVL <<elenfilon>>
writes:
CIVL would like to remind you that the dates for Hang Gliding
Class 5 Worlds 2018 have been changed. The 8th FAI World Hang Gliding Class 5
Championship will be run along with the 20th FAI European Hang Gliding Class 1
Championship in Krushevo, Macedonia. The dates for both championships are... mehr

https://danielvelezbravo.wordpress.com/

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http://g1.globo.com/distrito-federal/noticia/piloto-de-asa-delta-erra-direcao-e-pousa-no-palacio-do-alvorada-em-brasilia.ghtml
A foreign hang glider pilot was intercepted by security guards at
the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia after landing in the garden of the official
residence of the Presidency on the afternoon of Friday, the 11th. Images... mehr

https://youtu.be/4iliFLmKvO4


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First - Alex Ploner, Second - Nene Rotor, Third - Mario Alonzi,
Fourth - Christian Ciech, Fifth - Christian Pollet, Sixth - Filippo Oppici.
Zac, Derreck, Bruce, and Robin at goal. John Simon landed out just before goal.
Yoko at goal.
Alex has reason to be happy:

Photo by Regina Glas.
Primoz, barefoot:

Photo by Regina Glas.
Yoko and team... mehr

Felix Cantesanu <<ctsfelix>>
writes:
The 2017 Willi XC Challenge just ended. It was a great
competition, set up for both HG and PG in Golden, BC. Except for some some
intense smoke at times, we had excellent flying conditions for 9 straight days.
I flew 8 days and had a blown launch (got away with minor scrapes and flew again
the... mehr

http://naughtylawyertravels.blogspot.com.br/2017/08/worlds-day-1.html

A mid-air with a broken outboard leading edge. Pilot landed okay under canopy.
Live tracking:
https://lt.flymaster.net/bs.php?grp=2040
http://eventos.cbvl.esp.br/en/21-fai-mundial-de-asa-delta-brasilia-2017#results
http://www.cbvl.esp.br/evento/resultado/117
Task 1:



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