On 18th April 2014 Carlo Borsattino, Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) of Flybubble Paragliding set a new UK paragliding record for distance on an EN B paraglider, flying 182 km straight-line from Leckhampton, a challenging site near Cheltenham on his Gin Carrera. In this article Carlo describes the flight and gives unique insights on how he achieved it.
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Flybubble's Carlo Borsattino reviews the latest EN-A from Swing Paragliders. What is the Discus like?
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This is a high-spec competition instrument with a lot of functionality hidden in the settings, mainly useful to competition pilots: if you don’t fly with turnpoints and a goal, most of the features are wasted on you.
A vital first step is to update the firmware because there have been major changes.
This is a high-spec competition instrument with a lot of functionality hidden in the settings, mainly useful to competition pilots: if you don’t fly with turnpoints and a goal, most of the features are wasted on you.
A vital first step is to update the firmware because there have been major changes.
Paragliding review of the new Gin Carrera (EN B) paraglider by Flybubble's Carlo Borsattino. Of their new wing Gin Gliders say: "The Carrera is a performance wing that offers sporty handling and real-world performance in a highly accessible package. It replaces the Tribe (EN C) in our paraglider range." However the Carrera has been certified EN B, very surprising considering it has a flat aspect ratio of 6.2, higher than most EN C rated wings! So where does the Carrera sit in the paragliding spectrum when in comes to pilot demands? Is it a high B or a hot B? What level of paraglider pilots is it best suited to? Carlo, a highly experienced paraglider pilot and wing reviewer, gives his first impressions.
Carlo Borsattino, Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) of Flybubble, flew the Swing Mistral 7 and U-Turn Blacklight a good amount in varied conditions (light, strong, smooth, turbulent, dynamic, thermic) within a few weeks of each other, so could draw a very good and clear comparison between them. Carlo compares the two 'High B' wings in this article.
The Mistral 7 is Swing's latest high-end B wing designed for performance. We took it through its paces.
