Congratulations to Gradient Pilots in the UK XC League

Gradient Pilots are storming the 2009 British Paragliding XC League with 5 Gradient Gliders in the top 10.

Congratulations to Bryan Hindle (Gradient Aspen) for completing the longest UK flatland triangle ever flown on the 4th June. The flight of 50.5km was from the Malverns and took 3hrs 36mins.

Ian Miskin managed the longest flight of the day on 14th June with 136.4km. Taking off from Wether Fell in a round of the British Paragliding Cup, Ian managed to get to goal (24km) then keep going, landing on the coast 5hrs and 42min later!

Gradient Bi-Golden 2

After 5 years of loyal service ( & 1 World Record and 4 UK (Local) Records), Gradient have officially announced the replacement of the Bi-Golden; with a new tandem glider, the Bi-Golden 2. The brake pressure of the Bi-Golden 2 is lower than its predecesor and the wing is lighter making launching even easier. It has a slightly wider weight range (additional 10kg on the 42) and both a higher trim and top speed (achieved by long (8cm) trimmers). According to Gradient director and test pilot Ondrej Dupal, the Bi-Golden 2 should hit the primarty target of professional tandem pilots who appreciate agile flight characteristics. The direct and easy handling should also suit those wanting to fly long cross country flights. The glider also features the ability to' lock' big ears in place.

Test reports are here for the 42 (140-220kg) and the 39 (115-180kg). The Para2000 report is here.

The wing is available in 3 standard colour combinations and custom colours with a white underside for those wanting to add logos.

Adam Ingram practicing in Turkey

Amazing video of top UK Acro pilot Adam Ingram practicing on his Gradient 7 in Olu Deniz. Check out the Anti Gravity Website here.