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Mini Dragon Hike and Fly Race 2019

SE Wales
31 Aug - 01 Sep 2019
Paraglider Paraglider
Cross Country

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Blown Away! Fabulous Flybubble report on the Mini Dragon by Greg Hamerton. - 2019-09-07 20:42

Please see below the link and intro to a first class video report on the Mini Dragon from Flybubble's super talented and Greg Hamerton:


Strong wind causes paragliding accidents. But is it always dangerous? Join Flybubble Paragliding as we compete on the 'Mini-dragon' hike and fly race in extreme conditions. Learn techniques to stay safe in the mountains when paragliding in strong wind (30km/h+).

This is not intended as a 'how to do it' but more of a 'see how it works' ... this sort of guidance is seldom shared by experienced pilots (for fear of someone doing something stupid) but we'd rather you have the knowledge so you are empowered. Choose what suits your flying skills and equipment. Treat strong wind with great respect!


Mini Dragon Hike and Fly Race 2019 postponed to Fallback Date - 2019-08-05 20:56

Dragon Hike and Fly Meet Director Ali Andrews provided the following update at 0945 BST on Monday 05 August 2019:

"Good Morning Everyone, I'm really sorry to have to say that I'm postponing the 2019 Mini Dragon Hike and Fly.

I've had an in depth look at the long range met and I don't think we have a chance of a task that involves any flying at all on Saturday. 

I will update again within 48 hours about our chances of racing this coming Sunday, as I think there is still a small possibility of racing, but it is more than likely that I will move the event to the fallback weekend of Saturday 31st August.

Thank you for your flexibility. I hope this message reaches you early enough to make other plans for Saturday.

Please let me know if you have any questions."