Cross Country

Cross Country is the world’s leading voice for hang gliding, paragliding and paramotoring pilots. Ten times a year, our magazine content reflects our obsession with flying, and we express it by packing each issue with the most imaginative, inspirational photography and writing we can lay our hands on.

RIDING THE WAVE

CONTRIBUTORS

Cross Country

Opening Shot

IN THE CORE • People, news and insight from around the free-flying world

WHAT’S ON

300K DAYS IN MAY IN AUSTRIA AND CH

SPORTS-CLASS RACING IS GO!

ON LAUNCH WITH PEPE MALECKI

TANGUY RENAUD-GOUD • The Niviuk team pilot and hike-and-fly racer on the tech that works for him

PEDAL POWER 2023

BACK IN THE DAY

THE BATTLE FOR BEECHMONT

FLYING IQ • Helping you fly better with expert advice and know-how

SEVEN STEPS TO COMPETITION SUCCESS • Adrien Colombié tasted competition flying and liked it – here’s what he learned over the course of his first season

PLAYING THE RIGHT CARDS

FEELING THE WEATHER IN YOUR BONES

SATELLITE EYE • Wet or dry the Earth below us is always changing

COMING BACK FROM AN ACCIDENT

DESTINATION: ZELL AM SEE

Midsummer Magic • Oh those long summer days… Jérôme Maupoint relives some of his most memorable moments from flying in the Alps at his favourite time of year

CLEARING THE AIR • Why do higher aspect wings climb better in some conditions, but not others? Does surface area really matter? In paragliding design, the truth is often more complicated than the bald claims and conjectures we may hear from friends at launch.

Endless Horizon • Rich Dolan and Andrew Twitty flew 5,000km west to east across Australia over three incredible months

KITLIST • All the latest reviews, gear and technology for free flying

KITLIST

IN BRIEF

OZONE PHOTON • Marcus King gets ready to race on this highly anticipated new two-line EN-C

SUPAIR LEAF 3 • Improved roll stability makes this low-B a good glider for new XC pilots.

SYRIDE ACTIVELOOK GLASSES

AIRDESIGN TRAIL 24 • Charlie King tries out this dedicated run-and-fly rucksack

THE GAGGLE APP • Lawrie Noctor downloads this super simple flying app

VERENA SIEGL • The flying guide and cross country pilot on what matters most.