Cross Country Magazine

Advance launch new paramotor brand: Elevate The Swiss paragliding manufacturer Advance has announced it is to enter the world of powered flight with a new brand, Elevate

Advance launch new paramotor brand: Elevate – The Swiss paragliding manufacturer Advance has announced it is to enter the world of powered flight with a new brand, Elevate – xcmag.com?p=128518?utm...

BogdanFly release the ultralight X-Zeppelin BogdanFly have launched two harnesses – the second iteration of the Zeppelin as well as the X Zeppelin, an ultralight

BogdanFly release the ultralight X-Zeppelin – BogdanFly have launched two harnesses – the second iteration of the Zeppelin as well as the X Zeppelin, an ultralight – xcmag.com?p=128184?utm...

Flymaster unveil GPS LS2 Flymaster have officially released their latest product, the GPS LS2. The navigation instruments specialist first unveiled it at Coupe Icare.

Flymaster unveil GPS LS2 – Flymaster have officially released their latest product, the GPS LS2. The navigation instruments specialist first unveiled it at Coupe Icare. – xcmag.com?p=128060?utm...

Testivol de Pelvoux, France: 7-8 March 2026 For the second year in a row the Hautes-Alpes is to host the Testivol de Pelvoux, organised by Pollen Parapente.

Testivol de Pelvoux, France: 7-8 March 2026 – For the second year in a row the Hautes-Alpes is to host the Testivol de Pelvoux, organised by Pollen Parapente. – xcmag.com?p=128041?utm...

Daniel Rosinsky wins 6th edition of Wanaka hike and fly Daniel Rosinsky has won this year's Wanaka Hike and Fly race, which took place last weekend in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zealand.

Daniel Rosinsky wins 6th edition of Wanaka hike and fly – Daniel Rosinsky has won this year's Wanaka Hike and Fly race, which took place last weekend in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zealand. – xcmag.com?p=127948?utm...

Rio de Janeiro sees tandem hang-gliding double fatality A professional tandem hang glider pilot and his passenger both died in a tragic accident in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday 21 February

Rio de Janeiro sees tandem hang-gliding double fatality – A professional tandem hang glider pilot and his passenger both died in a tragic accident in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday 21 February – xcmag.com?p=127885?utm...

Neo release Race Up performance harness Neo have unveiled details of the new Race Up, an ultralight paraglider harness built for performance flying

Neo release Race Up performance harness – Neo have unveiled details of the new Race Up, an ultralight paraglider harness built for performance flying – xcmag.com?p=127864?utm...

Wanderbird launch 800km Alpine challenge Wanderbird have announced details of an eight-day hike-and-fly challenge across the Alps, starting in Westerndorf, Austria on 13 June

Wanderbird launch 800km Alpine challenge – Wanderbird have announced details of an eight-day hike-and-fly challenge across the Alps, starting in Westerndorf, Austria on 13 June – xcmag.com?p=127819?utm...

Advance unveil Tau DLS Advance have unveiled the TAU DLS, a high-end EN-C two-liner for ambitious cross-country pilots and competition pilots.

Advance unveil Tau DLS – Advance have unveiled the TAU DLS, a high-end EN-C two-liner for ambitious cross-country pilots and competition pilots. – xcmag.com?p=127680?utm...

Ascendant Calixte sub harness available in spring The French start-up Ascendant have announced that their new submarine harness, the Calixte will be available to order in the spring.

Ascendant Calixte sub harness available in spring – The French start-up Ascendant have announced that their new submarine harness, the Calixte will be available to order in the spring. – xcmag.com?p=127571?utm...

Michael Sigel wins PWC Panchgani Michael Sigel claimed has claimed victory in the opening PWC of the year, with Manuel Laly and Mario Monteiro following behind.

Michael Sigel wins PWC Panchgani – Michael Sigel claimed has claimed victory in the opening PWC of the year, with Manuel Laly and Mario Monteiro following behind. – xcmag.com?p=127507?utm...

SRS launches Pre-SRS Series as demand surges The Sports Class Racing Series s launching a new “Pre-SRS” circuit in response to what organisers describe as the “phenomenal popularity”

SRS launches Pre-SRS Series as demand surges – The Sports Class Racing Series s launching a new “Pre-SRS” circuit in response to what organisers describe as the “phenomenal popularity” – xcmag.com?p=127427?utm...

Woody Valley launch Denali 2 The latest ultra lightweight harness to appear with air-filled protection is Woody Valley's Denali 2, which has just been unveiled.

Woody Valley launch Denali 2 – The latest ultra lightweight harness to appear with air-filled protection is Woody Valley's Denali 2, which has just been unveiled. – xcmag.com?p=127393?utm...

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’ Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose?

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’ – Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose? – xcmag.com?p=127218?utm...

Paragliding World Cup, Panchgani: 14-21 Feb 2026 The Paragliding World Cup heads to Panchgani, India this weekend. It is the sixth and penultimate event of the 2025 season

Paragliding World Cup, Panchgani: 14-21 Feb 2026 – The Paragliding World Cup heads to Panchgani, India this weekend. It is the sixth and penultimate event of the 2025 season – xcmag.com?p=127184?utm...

UP release K2 5 tandem UP paragliders have released the K2 5, a completely updated new design of wing for tandem pilots who "value precise handling"

UP release K2 5 tandem – UP paragliders have released the K2 5, a completely updated new design of wing for tandem pilots who "value precise handling" – xcmag.com?p=127068?utm...

Gin launch Bolero 8 EN-A Gin have released details of their new EN-A school wing, the Bolero 8. The new iteration of the popular wing is “next-generation”

Gin launch Bolero 8 EN-A – Gin have released details of their new EN-A school wing, the Bolero 8. The new iteration of the popular wing is “next-generation” – xcmag.com?p=127060?utm...

Cross Country Prize Draw 2026 winners One lucky Cross Country pilot gets to choose a solo paraglider from Advance, Ozone, Gin or Supair. We reveal the winner here...

Cross Country Prize Draw 2026 winners – One lucky Cross Country pilot gets to choose a solo paraglider from Advance, Ozone, Gin or Supair. We reveal the winner here... – xcmag.com?p=126733?utm...

The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 line-up revealed X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race.

The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 line-up revealed – X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race. – xcmag.com?p=126973?utm...

‘You can fly 200k every day’ – more records fall in Kenya Further records have been claimed in Kerio, Kenya, following hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper’s 377km out and return on 21 January.

‘You can fly 200k every day’ – more records fall in Kenya – Further records have been claimed in Kerio, Kenya, following hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper’s 377km out and return on 21 January. – xcmag.com?p=126952?utm...

Eazy does it – AirDesign Eazy 4 released AirDesign have released a "completely reimagined" version of their EN-A school wing. The Eazy 4 is even more forgiving than before.

Eazy does it – AirDesign Eazy 4 released – AirDesign have released a "completely reimagined" version of their EN-A school wing. The Eazy 4 is even more forgiving than before. – xcmag.com?p=126932?utm...

UP Paragliders unveil new EN-C Torre UP Paragliders are now taking orders on their new EN-C wing, the Torre. It's a two-liner aimed at experienced pilots looking to go "full gas"

UP Paragliders unveil new EN-C Torre – UP Paragliders are now taking orders on their new EN-C wing, the Torre. It's a two-liner aimed at experienced pilots looking to go "full gas" – xcmag.com?p=126826?utm...

Level Wings Falcon takes flight The French company Level Wings have released their first EN-B, a 2.5 liner aimed at intermediate and experienced cross country pilots.

Level Wings Falcon takes flight – The French company Level Wings have released their first EN-B, a 2.5 liner aimed at intermediate and experienced cross country pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126772?utm...

New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified.

New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya – The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified. – xcmag.com?p=126755?utm...

Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding"

Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) – Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding" – xcmag.com?p=126681?utm...

Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo.

Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 – The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo. – xcmag.com?p=126599?utm...

Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A.

Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) – Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A. – xcmag.com?p=126580?utm...

Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task.

Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task. – xcmag.com?p=126540?utm...

Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series.

Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 – This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series. – xcmag.com?p=126429?utm...

AirDesign moves to Switzerland Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm.

AirDesign moves to Switzerland – Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm. – xcmag.com?p=126053?utm...