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 So Cape Town was way wrong for flying this weekend, but we had a very good day of flying in Porterville on Saturday. Things didn't look good on the way there as it was blowing hard NW when we passed Malmesbury, but we kept our fingers crossed and Voila! when we reached Porterville, it was perfect.
The day's flying started at 10am and it looks like Rene and John finally has their landing sorted out and Jono and Justin (the new guys) were squeezing in as many flights as possible and they said they were not scared in the least, not even the very fist time. Sorry guys, but we saw those quivering legs, so we are not sure if we believe you... Lorinda once again made the lime light with her no breaks, face in the dust landing tecnique, BUT we are very proud of you for flying this weekend, wounded as you are. Well done girl!
Apart from a few other small exciting moments (like Maryna's scary take-off and Vera and Thomas's first tamdem flights with Pete), the day went down well and was rounded off with a nice drink and a meal at KoppiKoffi in Porterville.
Next weekend planned is for 20th April (weather permitting) going to Wilderness, but check our events calendar for updates.
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 Des Pansi has done it again! This girl is on fire! 186km!! Dang!! Smashed her own previous record of 168km that she set ealrier this year in february. Des has now joined the X-SA team and will be attempting to beat the world paragliding record. Come on you beauty!
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 Peter Wallenda is leading the SA team after blazing a fiery trail in the skies for 187km on Day 3 of the Anglorand X-SA Paragliding World Record Attempt. Another 280km and you'll be there!! Come on boykies (and girls!)!!
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 Check out the x-sa website for constantly updated news, pics and stories from South Africa's top pilots as the y do battlle in De Aar to try and break the current world record of 462km, set recently in Brazil. Peter Wallenda, Nevil Hulett, Greg Hamerton, Bernie Kelly and Ewa Wisnierska are the 5 pilots in question and there is no doubt that they are formidable force with every chance of achieving their goal. Good Luck guys!!!
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 On Saturday 17th Feb 2007, Des Pansi kicked ass on her Swing Mistral 4 XS in De Aar and sets a new lady's record of 154km.
Wallend-Air and Swing paragliders would like to congratulate Des Pansi on her outstanding performance. This is the furthest flight by a South African lady pilot.
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 Come and fly the Alps with Wallend-Air School of Paragliding. Take a break from the SA winter for some of the most spectacular flying you will probably ever have. We follow the sun and the wind to make sure we have 2 weeks of fantastic flying!
16 July – 1 August
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 When I opened the wing I was surprised at how thin the risers were. The brake lines were also thinner than what I’m used to. The brake toggles have got a nice rubbery grip that feels really comfy.
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 The new Swing Astral 5 is a mid-range sports wing, DHV2 rated and aimed at experienced pilots who want performance without hot-ship handling. I flew a pre-production prototype so will update this review as soon as production versions are available.
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