Hot Air Ballooning News
Sports Betting Company Takes Heat from the Faithful
An Australian gambling firm called Sportsbet recently caused hot air balloon news and no little outrage when it sent aloft in
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Skydiving News
First Time Jumpers Must Be Over 18
Adventurous young people wanting to take their first jump will need to wait until after their 18th birthday, or be content
Competition and Events
Highlights from the 2014 USPA National Skydiving Championships of Canopy Piloting
The 2014 USPA National Skydiving Championships of Canopy Piloting was exhilarating, as always. Skydive City, in Zephyrhills, FL, once again hosted the event, which
Skydiving News
World Trade Center Base Jumpers
When you think of skydiving, typically you picture wide open spaces, lots of sky above, and uncluttered, open ground below. This
Ultralight News
Belite Introduces SeaLite
Belite has made ultralight aircraft news this week with the presentation of their newest model, the Bealite SeaLite. The single seat, amphibious ultralight
Competition and Events
2014 US Paragliding Nationals
US Paragliding Nationals are on the horizon for 2014. White Owl Paragliding will be hosting the US Paragliding Nationals in Chelan,
Hang Gliding News
New Hang Gliding World Record Set in Chile
News from South America on 13 November 2013: a new hang gliding world record set in Chile by Austrian pilot Thomas Weissenberger. His eight
Competition and Events
Skydive Ultra
There are Marathons – There are Skydiving Competitions – And then there is Skydive Ultra Extreme is a word that is
Competition and Events
USA Sends First Parpalegic to Compete at World Skydiving Competition
When you consider all that’s involved in skydiving, from prepping, to jumping, to landing, it most certainly involves a high level
Gear Reports
Ultralights Holding Resell Value
Many enthusiasts who really keep up with ultralight aircraft news and casual flyers alike often wonder about the resale values of
Competition and Events
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
As beautiful fall weather breaks across the Sandia Mountains of New Mexico, balloonists from all over the world are rallying in
Human Interest
Government Shutdown Provides Opportunity to Furloughed Workers
While the recent government shutdown has had negative effects on many of the federal employees, some businesses are looking for ways
Competition and Events
Air Wars
Here’s a trivia question for you. What air sport’s beginnings involved a sheep, a duck, and a rooster? That may sound
Paragliding News
USA Paragliding Distance Record
The summer months bring warm weather and thermals that are conducive to record-setting events in air sports. This summer is no
Competition and Events
2013 Hot Air Balloon National Championships
In hot air balloon news, competitors from all over will participate in the National Hot Air Balloon Championship from July 22
Paragliding News
2013 World Paragliding Championships
Paragliders from all over the world gathered in Sopot, Bulgaria between July 13-26 for the 2013 World Paragliding Championship. This beautiful yet
Competition and Events
Crossroads Balloon Rally
Hot air balloons, team roping competitions, chicken-fried steak and wine. Those are just some of the attractions planned for the Lamesa,
Competition and Events
World Record Jump Attempt in Arizona
The World Team’s most astonishing achievement to date is their 400-way jump in Thailand. With 400 skydivers all joining into one
Competition and Events
Beach Blast Cancelled Due to Government Restrictions
April brings disappointing powered paragliding news: Beach Blast, an annual powered paragliding (PPG) event at the Edgewater Resort in Panama City,
Gear Reports
The Science of Aerobatic Paragliding
Calin Popa has taken the sport of aerobatic paragliding into levels of precision that it’s never seen before. For years, Calin Popa
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