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Giuseppe Mastromichele

Disciplines Cross competition
nationality Italian
city Civita Castellana
Birth date 1977
Gin team since 2025

Biography

Giuseppe Mastromichele, known as Jo Mastermikael, is an experienced paraglider pilot, guide, and coach. Competing at the World Cup level, he combines his deep flying knowledge with a commitment to training and mentoring pilots. Jo’s dedication to performance and safety, along with his passion for the sport, has earned him recognition as a leading figure in the global paragliding community.

Interview

When did you start paragliding?:
1997
What is your current material (glider, harness)?:
GTO 3 every day and soon Genie Race 5 + Boomerang 13 for Competitions
What is your flying weight?:
87kg H&F and 114 kg Competitions
How many flights do you have?:
Thousands and thousands of hours
What is your longest flight?:
260km triangle in the Alps
Link to your XContest flights:
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/pilots/detail:Jo_Mastermikael
Why would you like to fly in the GIN team?:
I love the spirit of Mr. Gin and his way of improving the gliders.
What are your latest/best results?:
2nd Pre World Cup Romania 2023 10th Italian Championship 2025 13th Pre World Cup Spain 2025
What do you like about Gin Gliders?
I love the passion and the constant research of developing new performing gliders related to the new project of the Wales fins
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
World Cup and other competitions with the New Boomerang 13
Do you have Instagram? Youtube?:
Instagram: @jo_mastermikael Youtube: @Jomastermikael

Achievements

2nd
Pre World Cup Romania
2023
Overall
10th
Italian Championship
2025
Overall
13th
Pre World Cup Spain
2025
Overall
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Giuseppe's Equipment

GTO 3 Sports competition EN C
Genie race 5 Competition