The CIVL Plenary did not vote to limit participation to pilots
who had flown in Sport Class competitions

http://ozreport.com/docs/PressPackHGWorldAnnecy.pdfhttp://dca.ffvl.fr/hg2014/index.php/en/
In the newly formed Sport Class, anything could happen. Will the
top pilots from Class 1 compete? Or will they leave it to those who specialise
in... mehr

http://ozreport.com/18.38#0
Jamie Shelden <<naughtylawyer>>
writes:
We’ve got 24 signed up and we’re limiting the camp to 25. We’ll be
taking deposits for all spots on April 1st.
We’re estimating the total cost at around $800, including everything except
accommodation and breakfast/dinner. Towing, lunches,... mehr

Flavio Tebaldi writes:
Laminar 14.1 is already certified by DHV with all the options
flown in Valle the Bravo this year, including removable wingtips (November
2013). In the next two months also the 13.1 and 13.7 will be certified too. mehr

So how do meet organizers and people putting on events that you might want to
attend get the word to pilots who would be interested? Sure, you can use
Facebook for your friends. You can email to your personal list. But if you want
to connect with over 3,000 hang glider pilots the Oz Report is the way.
If you are going to Jamie's training... mehr

The forecast for Saturday was right except for that little thing
about no clouds. There are always clouds when the wind comes out of the south
southeast here at Quest Air.  And the cu's started early. The forecast said
light winds 5 to 7 knots out of the south southeast, good lift at 600 to 700 fpm
and top of lift at 6,000' to 7,000'... mehr

After we flew at the 2014 Australian Nationals (Forbes Flatlands)
I asked Paris to write up his reflections on the competition and he was quite willing to go into great
detail. Apparently he knew I would welcome his thoughts about the 2014
pre-Worlds in Valle de Bravo. His article will also be up on the
Aeros web site, but first
here.
If you... mehr

Gerolf posts this picture of Noma landing on top at Bald Hill.

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http://youtu.be/xtWCMPj4gTQ
https://www.facebook.com/alas.del.hombre
On the right side here:
http://www.faihgworldmex.com/index.php
Thanks to Gordon Rigg. mehr

http://youtu.be/AVaITA7eBZE

Thanks to Gary Osoba. mehr

Paris Williams <<pariswilliamsphd>>
writes:
The day-three days before Day One of the Pre-Worlds. The place-the
famous (and infamous) El Peñon near Valle de Bravo, Mexico. After several hours
of racing around the local hills and valleys on the new Combat 12.7,
delightfully winding my way up through the fierce, snaky... mehr

Stef Malbos <<stefmalbos>>
writes:
Registration for the FAI World Hang Gliding Championships in
Annecy has started and will be closed in 5 weeks!
All pilots and team leader have to individually register on the official website
before April the 5th.
Http://airtribune.com/fr/class5-hg2014/pilots... mehr

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Ollie Gregory <<olliettt1955>>
writes:
Also we have decided to make Team Challenge the last week of
September. The meet will start September 28th. This dodges the Santa Cruz meet
and, with luck, will have good weather! mehr

Bob Grant <<caskydog>>
sends:
http://youtu.be/rIigiXOGIRs
mehr

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberran-paraglider-is-high-as-a-kite-and-going-the-record-distance-20140311-34kls.html
Winched into the air behind a car near Deniliquin, Canberra public
servant Kari Roberson was not expecting a close brush with disaster before
breaking an Australian women's record for paragliding.
Nine hours and 297... mehr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuiAVKYI6s4Thanks to Gordon Rigg.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mueKhuFQLaMThanks to Rory. mehr

While I don't do a lot of reporting on paragliding, I do report on
the interesting bits as seen by the latest controversy regarding the Ozone
Enzo2. Of course, I can't resist the story above since the young lady launched
from our old field (most likely) near Deniliquin where Tove held a couple of
hang gliding competitions.

He is looking for... mehr

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http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/24945600/breaking-kauai-county-officials-investigating-fatal-ultralight-aircraft-crash-details-at-hawaiinewsnowcom


Firefighters have recovered the bodies of the pilot and passenger involved in
Tuesday's aircraft crash in Waiakamoo Valley in... mehr

http://hg.sffa.org/aeros_wr/
Thomas Weissenberger <<tomtom>>
writes:
Today the Aeros Winter Race should have started like confirmed by
the Slovenian organization. Also good weather forecasts are predicted for all
four flying days this week. 55 pilots have registered and pre-paid 30 € since
November, booked their holidays and... mehr

Mark Arnold <<mark>>
writes:
The lower ATOS VR with an E lift harness, has spoilers (didn't
know A.I.R. was doing this) fully deployed. Combined with the flaps wonder what
the descent rate is. More and more like a sail plane.
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Lorenzo Labrador <<lorenzolabrador>>
writes:
The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association's Hang
Gliding Competitions Panel and the French Free Flight Federation are pleased to
announce the arrangements for this year's competition to select the 2014 British
and French National Class 1 and Class 5 HG Champions, to be held... mehr