Communications
The pilots communicate using state-of-the-art in-ear microphones and ear pieces and A6 radio equipment produced by Icom Radio Systems (
They will be constantly updated on a host of technical information by a Quest XC in-flight data system, which will allow them to monitor their fuel level, engine temperature, coolant temperature, engine rpm, wind speed, air speed, ground speed, wind direction, air temperature, altitude, climb rate, sink rate and, importantly, their potential flight duration in any given direction.
Did you know?
First Ascent by an American:
1 May 1963, James Whittaker, via the South-Col
1 May 1963, James Whittaker, via the South-Col
Fastest descent:
In 1988, Jean-Marc Boivin of France descended from the top in just 11 minutes, paragliding.
In 1988, Jean-Marc Boivin of France descended from the top in just 11 minutes, paragliding.


