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Illuminem website published this interview with Gavin Fernie-Jones, founder of Re-Action collective who are rethinking sustainability in the outdoors industry.

"The mountain will show you her mighty forces"

Article on the world record feat and interview with helicopter pilot Didier Delsalle on the 20th anniversary of his Everest flight, for the World Air Sports Federation.

“His spirit flies on” - piece for the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) on the legacy of the late Felix Baumgartner.

“Upon his untimely death aged just 56, Felix Baumgarter from Austria has joined the long list of visionary pilots, astronauts, athletes and aviators who possessed the courage to push the limits of human exploration and whose spirit now flies free, unbound by gravity…”  

It may not be the most decadent or exotic choice from the patisserie counter, but look beyond the burnished berries and glossy chocolate temptations to a more humble, beige beauty: the Paris Brest.

A historical and gastronomical insight to the cyclist’s favourite gâteau.

Exactly what inspires the dazzling imagination of saxophonist and composer Marius Neset to harness wild time signatures and ride off into a landscape which fizzes with chaotic energy and explodes in clouds of steam?

“Time to notice the sunshine on your skin, time to listen to the birds, time to admire the scenery…”

Commissioned piece about adopting a snail’s pace in the French region of Burgundy.

“Tales of briny foam, scented pines and dusty boots are staged with open-hearted tenderness on this début album from the trio of nomadic spirits…”

Review for Jazz Views of the album Sea of Stories by Ostend-based trio 3’Ain.

“Most people hold back to begin with,” Eliza explains. “But then their confidence builds. The mood change before and after choir is just astounding.”

Interview for Bristol 247 on Choir Works lunchtime singing sessions.

The FAI Gold Air Medal is reserved for “those who have contributed greatly to the development of aeronautics by their activities, work, achievements, initiative or devotion to the cause of aviation”.

Original article using FAI archives.

Interview with champion pilot Mark de Klerk, who learned to fly after a chance encounter in Botswana left a lasting impression.

Interview with Eric Napoleon, coach for the French national gliding team. He reveals that a combination of planning for the next generation, and good old-fashioned team spirit are the focus of the team's objectives:

Pilot Michel Pallier spent 13,000 hours reconstructing a Hatz biplane.

Interview for World Air Sports Federation about his labour of love.

Organising a world championship with a difference: Interview with pilot Liz Sparrow, Championship Director of the 11th FAI Women’s World Gliding Championships.

After the Olympic Games, the World Ski Championships is THE biggest international ski event, bringing together 600 athletes from 75 nations. In 2023, Courchevel and Meribel hosted the very best skiers in the world…

These two cosmic adventurers confidently show us around the outer reaches of their musical universe… Lapprand’s husky sax rises loftily against Manchon’s terricolous keyboards.

Album review for Jazz Views.

On 14 October 2012, more than eight million people tuned in online to watch Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner jump from the edge of space. The jump itself was just 09m 03s long, but the achievements of the Stratos team have endured with two of the FAI records set still unbroken.

If a doctor asks you to "stick out your tongue", do you know what they're looking for? In medicine, the tongue is regularly referred to as an indicator for overall health. The size, shape, coating, and colour of your tongue can impart lots of useful information about your health.

Jacqueline Cochran was already a highly decorated pilot with numerous speed records to her name when she slid into the cockpit on 18 May 1953 ready for another record attempt. She became the first woman to break the sound barrier…

From hypnotic dub to dramatic rock-driven soundscapes, accordion virtuoso Vincent Peirani and his quintet cast a spell over the Théâtre Antique at France's Jazz à Vienne festival this July…

Article for FAI - World Air Sports Federation: Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch made history by becoming the first female to witness the far side of the Moon in person.

Interview for Cross Country Magazine with paramotor pilot Dan Jones on setting a world record with just minutes to spare…

For client French Cycling Holidays: selection of three “off the beaten track” tours to get to know the real France.