{"id":20935,"date":"2026-10-12T16:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/?p=20935"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:59:16","slug":"mike-kung-launches-mk-flightsystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/mike-kung-launches-mk-flightsystems\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike K\u00fcng launches MK-Flightsystems: parakite evolution is born from groundhandling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-1024x642.jpeg\" alt=\"MK-Flightsystems parakite range\" class=\"wp-image-20920\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5951240748802786;width:463px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-1024x642.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-768x481.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-1536x963.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-670x420.jpeg 670w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-696x436.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25-1068x670.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.44.25.jpeg 1584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The undisputed master of groundhandling and a pioneer of extreme maneuvers is taking the definitive step into wing design. Mike K\u00fcng presents MK-Flightsystems (<a href=\"https:\/\/mkfs.at\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"mkfs.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mkfs.at<\/a>), a project born in the heart of the Alps and on coastal dunes, together with Ria K\u00fcng, Ralf Bielmeier and Stefan Schneiter. The brand dives straight into the booming parakite segment with a clear philosophy: flying doesn&#8217;t start when your feet leave the slope, but in the precise connection between risers and wind on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The wing range: Spike, Supra and Sicario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MK-Flightsystems lineup structures strong-wind flying into three clearly defined technical steps, optimized to manage kinetic energy, hold internal pressure and get the most out of dynamic coastal soaring:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_03.jpg\" alt=\"MK-Flightsystems Spike\" class=\"wp-image-20921\" style=\"width:219px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_03.jpg 550w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_03-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_03-342x420.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spike:<\/strong> The wing designed as the gateway into the world of parakiting. Built to offer a forgiving wind window, progressive inflation with no tendency to overshoot violently, and the damping needed to build confidence on the sand or on the slope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supra:<\/strong> The heart of the range. A machine available in 17, 21 and 25 m\u00b2 sizes, built to make the most of dynamic transitions. It stands out for its clean <em>dive<\/em> when you let up on the lines \u2014turning height into pure speed\u2014 and a powerful <em>flare<\/em> when braking. It features <strong>Wingtip-Steering<\/strong> through a dedicated line branch on the stabilo, allowing flatter, tighter turns to be initiated before burying the brake, minimizing loss of lift and energy. Its reflex profile provides turbulence-proof solidity in strong gusts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sicario:<\/strong> The high-performance design aimed at experienced pilots. With a higher aspect ratio and top speed, it&#8217;s built for those seeking maximum penetration in strong wind and superior glide without losing pure responsiveness. Its full launch is planned for the 2027 season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimized risers and dedicated harnesses: Freestyle and Swag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_01.jpg\" alt=\"MK-Flightsystems Supra\" class=\"wp-image-20922\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8547418967587035;width:491px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_01-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MK-Flightsystems_01-359x420.jpg 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the project&#8217;s technical hallmarks lies in the risers. Following the piloting method refined by K\u00fcng on dunes such as those in Denmark, the system is optimized for ultra-sensitive control from the C-risers. This architecture lets you modulate the angle of attack in real time and kill or generate energy without traumatically deforming the upper surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the piloting and suspension side, the brand introduces two specific harnesses with leg straps designed to prevent unwanted shifting during takeoffs and intense ground sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MK Freestyle:<\/strong> Robust, with direct body response and able to hold up to two reserve parachutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swag:<\/strong> A light, agile concept designed specifically for <em>touch &amp; go<\/em> play, quick transitions on foot and low-level flying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ojovolador&#8217;s take<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A parakite isn&#8217;t simply a small paraglider or an oversized kite; it&#8217;s a discipline with its own dynamics, where the line between flying and sliding blurs. Someone with Mike K\u00fcng&#8217;s track record deciding to pour decades of testing and technical mastery into his own brand is great news for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-1024x853.jpeg\" alt=\"MK-Flightsystems Sicario\" class=\"wp-image-20923\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2006861063464838;width:336px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-1024x853.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-300x250.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-768x640.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-504x420.jpeg 504w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-696x580.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3-1068x890.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.27.15-3.jpeg 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a time when the strong-wind market demands intuitive wings with bite, the MK-Flightsystems proposal stands out for something essential: these are wings designed around riser feel, how the leading edge behaves in a gust and clean management of inertia, before chasing showy tricks. We&#8217;ll need to log hours on the sand to gauge the true character of the Supra&#8217;s <em>wingtip steering<\/em>. <br><br><strong>+ Info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkfs.at\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mkfs.at\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-1024x305.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20924\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-1024x305.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-300x89.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-768x229.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-1536x458.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-1409x420.jpeg 1409w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-696x207.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28-1068x318.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-11.37.28.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Groundhandling master Mike K\u00fcng launches MK-Flightsystems, a parakite brand with the Spike, Supra and Sicario wings plus dedicated harnesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[528,2450],"tags":[2560,2625,2626,2542,2627],"class_list":["post-20935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-paragliding-news","category-parakite","tag-ground-handling","tag-mike-kung-en","tag-mk-flightsystems-en","tag-parakite","tag-soaring-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20935"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20935\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20936,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20935\/revisions\/20936"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ojovolador.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}