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4th Annual "Endless Foot Drag"
Fri 05/23 -
Mon 05/26/2008
Fort Smith, Arkansas Cost: $20
The largest PPG fly-in event in the central U.S. This
very informal gathering lets pilots just get together and have fun.
However, for the aspiring pilot, there are several courses you can
enroll in to advance your piloting skills.
www.rvppg.com
Offered again by popular demand, a PPG to PG transition course. We have some of
the best free flying opportunities in the country. If you haven’t tried it, you
should. During this course you will learn a lot about your paraglider.
Regardless, if you enroll in the course, there will be daily caravans to the
flying sites.
Want to get your USPPA rating and get the cost refunded?! We will offer PPG 1-3
rating clinics on a first come, first serve basis.
The
USPPA Instructor Clinic is full.
Visit here for directions.
Due to the number of PPG's and training activities, we must limit this event to
PPG's only. Sorry.
There is On-Site camping, 1-4 star hotels only 5-10 minute drive from site and
restaurants all around.
Fort Smith Regional (KFSM) airport is a 10 minute drive with service by American
Airlines and Northwest Airlines. NW Arkansas Regional (KXNA) is an hour drive
and Tulsa is about 1:40.
Come as early, or late, as you like. Some folks are arriving one-week prior.
Registration available every day.
Friday- registration, open flying. Saturday- registration, clinics, cross countries, free-flying
Sunday - registration, clinics, group cross country, free-flying. Monday - registration, cross countries, free-flying.
For
vendor or more information please contact Britton Shaw at
ezn72sh@yahoo.com or
call 479.629.6184 or 479.648.5512
7th Annual WPPA
Fri 06/19/08 -
Sun 06/22/2008
Near Oshkosh, WI Cost: $?
(updated 04/03/2008)
Wisconsin
Powered Parachute Association's 7th Annual Fly-In, inviting powered
parachutes, paragliders, lighter-than-air, ultralights, trikes and the
general publc. Flying, displays, vendors, food, radio-controlled
air-show, pumpkin cannon (tentative), seminars, engine and chute demos,
raffles, door prizes, live music on Friday evening, much more!!!
Visit
www.wisconsinppa.org for more information.
5th World Convention of Paramotor in France
Fri 06/27 -
Sun 06/29/2008
Basse-Ham, France Cost: $?50
Reserve
right now these dates for this important meeting will be for you the best
way to meet a lot of paramotors' fans and pilots, glad to share their
experiences, but also great professionals ready to show their latest
innovations.
Grand Air waits
for you for an unforgettable weekend full of fun and meetings.
You will find all
information on
www.grandair.fr towards mid-November.
7th Annual HighFlyer Fly Inn
Fri 06/27 -
Sun 06/29/2008
Springcreek, PA Cost: $Free
This has
normally been a PPC event but they are opening it up to PPG pilots.
There's free admission and the public is welcome.
It's at the Paraport Ultralight
Flight Park on Hunt Road. GPS coordinates are N41deg 47min 08sec, W 79d 31m 7s.
For more
information, contact Karl Kodrzycki at 814-664-9412.
Once again, ppg pilots from
across the country and overseas, will flock to the heights of Bob
"Bubba" Peter's ranch in Colorado, West of Pikes Peak, for fun and games
at the annual Lost Stirrup Lodge High Altitude Fly-In. Though a
challenge for pilots from lower altitudes, no attending pilot has failed
to earn this fly-in's coveted "High Altitude Pilot" patch. Earn yours
this year simply by launching. Once in the air, flying is pretty much
the same but with a slower climb rate.
The fly-in is free. No entry fees or charges for camping. You will need
to bring your own RV or tent and food. Nestled in the high plains on the
Ute trail of Colorado's back country, the closest store is in Canon
City, nearly an hour away. Nights are in the 40's and days are in the
70-80's.
The Lost Stirrup Fly-In has been featured internationally in numerous
videos like Into The Wind and it hit the front page of Aero Sports
Connections Magazine in January 2007. This will provide a challenge,
great fun and is nearly bug free.
For more information, visit
www.poweredparaglidingcolorado.com or
www.loststirrup.com. A slide
show can be seen
here.
Kankakee Ultralight Fly-In & Pig Roast
Thur 07/10 - Sun 07/13/2008
Kankakee Airport, IL
Update 12/17/2007 It's the biggest Midwest
Ultralight Fly-in outside of Oshkosh. Lance Marczak is the PPG
Coordinator for this 3rd Annual event held by Jim Leon.
Last year saw 22 PPG
pilots along with experimental aircraft, Trikes, a gyrocopter, Sport Pilot
aircraft and and other Ultralights. Even a hang glider ended his 10 mile soaring
trip there.
Only Saturday is
listed on the website but PPG pilots are welcome arrive and fly from Thur to Sun
as long as you get a briefing. This is a General Aviation airport (no control
tower, though) so it's important to know where the few no-fly zones are lest we
jeopardize our welcome.
The variety of
aircraft that wander through this event make mid-day entertainment easy. Two
727's flew in during the first one.
Camping on the field
is allowed and hotels are nearby. For more information visit
theUltralightPlace
or contact Lance Marczak at 815-791-8631 or Jim Leon at 815-529-3000.
6th Annual Hoosier Fly-In
Thur 07/17 -
Sun 07/20/2008
Near Monticello, IN (Burnettsville) Cost: $
Donation
N/S & E/W manicured grass runways, camping, toilet, large
hanger to store wings & motors. Gail High & the Boyer family are great
hosts and have been a big part of making this a fun, relaxing time at
this terrific flying venue.
All
meals included. We are limited to 45 pilots. Donations gratefully accepted.
Contact DJ using djappger@gmail.com for
reservation & further information.
Burgess Junction, Wyoming Cost: Free
The Third Annual Bear Lodge Fly-in will again offer up several hundred acres
of alpine meadows to paramotor pilots at the scenic Bear Lodge Resort, Burgess
Junction, Wyoming on July 10-13, 2008. It's just west of Sheridan, Wyoming and
the world famous Sand Turn Hang Gliding site on top of the Big Horn Mountains.
It immediately follows the Colorado Lost Stirrup Fly-In.
Cost: Flying is free! Just bring your biggest motor and running shoes.
Rooms/RVs/Camping: We have a reserved some lodge rooms at a discounted rate
of $55 per night (normally $82) and $129 per night for a cabin (normally $185).
There is also full RV hookups for $18.50 per night and tent camping sites for
$7.50 per night. Use of the lodge pool, showers, etc. is included if you camp.
Launch information: 8000-10000 MSL elevation on several hundred acres of
alpine meadows.
Pilot Requirements: USHPA P3 or USPPA PPG3 or under direct USHPA or USPPA
instructor supervision because we are flying under a forest service permit with
some restrictions. If you are not rated, but feel you have the experience
necessary, please give us a call. Sorry, no trikes, tandems, or vendors. Solo
foot launch only.
Please contact us if you are planning on comming. Thanks! Contact info: Don
McNiven (307) 762-3389 or Bob Kimpton (406)-855-5358. For more information
please visit
www.blackdiamondaircraft.com.
Hank's Place
Fri 07/18 -
Sun 07/20/2008
Come join
fellow paraglider nuts, both powered and unpowered, at Hanks Place.
There is plenty of room for dry camping (tent or RVs) with water (for
refilling) and a double Porta Potty. Free flyers will love Hat Ridge,
only 20 minutes away, with its great glass-off soaring.
Saturday holds the
famous Bar B Que. They plan on having a GPS treasurer hunt so bring your
navigators. There will be some kind of spot landing and carrier landing
competitions, too. Bring the kids for the marshmallow roast Saturday after dark.
For more
information, E-Mail Ed Summers using
theknoll@frontiernet.net.
Beach Run Fly-In
Sat
09/20 - Sun 09/21
Holland, MI Cost: $0
Pilots are invited to the
second sponsored PPG event at Park Township Airport. This wonderful PPG
friendly facility is only 2 miles from the expansive sugar sand beaches of
SW Michigan. The huge manicured launch area and nearby Lake Michigan
shoreline will make this a memorable PPG experience.
Free camping and 100LL (not free) is
available right on the airport grounds. Motels, shopping, and food near by; for
more area info go to
http://www.park-township-airport.com
There is no fee to attend & RSVP is
recommended but not required. This is an unstructured event where the beach is
the star of the show. Also the Airport is right next to the paved bike trail
dead-ending at the best beach in Michigan.
Early Friday PM arrivals OK. Men are
advised that, if the weather turns out bad, you can always hit the nearby outlet
mall with the Mrs. For more information contact Terry Lutke at 616-262-9895.
3nd Annual UCanFly2 Party
Thur 12/?/08 - Tue
01/?/2008
Near Fort Myers, FL: $Donation
Pine Island Airport will be home for several days of fun. This 2700'
grass runway and 8 acre field will allow take off in any direction.
Pilots can fly Sanibel Island, Ft Myers Beach, Cabbage Key, and others. It
will be your choice as there are many great places that are a short flight away.
There are fantastic places to eat and party nearby for after flight activites.
Camping is allowed on location as well as many local on the water B&Bs and
hotels being available. Legalities permitting, tandem rides will be offered
along with Ultralight rides provided by the "Low and Slow" club.
http://www.ucanfly2.com/Fly_In_07.html for more information.
6th Annual Arizona Flying Circus
Thur Feb ? 2008 -
Sun Feb ? 2008
Near Phoenix, AZ Cost: $?50
Mo Sheldon and company may be hosting their hotel based
event at the sprawling Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort. There will
again be clinics, cross countries and many other activities.
This event features classy hotel accomodations right on site with
reduced rates for paramotor pilots but supplies of these rooms are limited.
For more information please visit
AZppg.com.
Paratoys 2009
Thur Feb 2009 - Sun Feb
2009
Salton Sea, CA Cost: $?
Bob Armond may have a 2009 gathering at the Salton Sea in southern
California. Flying is typcially all-day gorgeous with
beach-like conditions even during mid-day.Vista Del Mar
Estates 290 beach club drive,
Vista Del Mar (Salton Sea), California, 92274
DATE
Thursday Feb. 7th thru Sunday Feb. 10th 2007
DIRECTIONS
from palms spring head south on the 10 freeway turn onto the 86 south & continue
for approx 30.5 miles, turn left on Treadwell Street, right on beach club drive
and continue until it ends at the clubhouse /fly-in beach location (aprox 1.2
miles). This area is called the vista Del mar estates.
COST
Cost for pilot registration - $85.00 (credit card on www.paratoys.com)
Cost for venders- $200.00 per factory which includes one pilot registration
Cost for onlookers & PPG wanabees- free
OTHER AIRCRAFT
all ultralights, trikes and powered parachutes are also welcome at this show.
There is plenty of flat hard packed sand to fly from for these aircrafts to land
and take off from.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Palm Springs 45 minutes, Ontario 1.5 hours away, San Diego 2 hours away.
HOTELS
Sea & Sun Motel/Lodges - 79 Desert Shores Dr., Desert Shores, CA 92274
email: info@seaandsunmotel.com, reservations@seaandsunmotel.com
web: www.seaandsunmotel.com cell:
(858) 603-1981.
Holiday Inn Express - Indio California 760-342-6344 (23 miles
away this is the nearest one). There are a few in Borrego Springs, California as
well 26 miles away.
SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR PARAMOTORS
All shipments need to have the shippers name on the boxes - contact Bill Watson
to confirm and arrange for his assistance. Bill Watson: 61150 Esparta Ave.,
whitewater, ca, 92282; phone #760-329-1025.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Within PPG flying distance and plenty of landing and take off areas:
The lions Den, The Marina, The truck stop on HWY 86 has a Subway, Coty's Cafe
Johnsons Landing @ Salton City which also has RV spaces as well.
Alamo Restaurant Superburger, in Salton City
MOTOR HOME RENTALS
El Monte RV 562-483-4930
Cruise America 562-404-9300,
DRY CAMPING - $5.00 per day, plenty
of space for tents, RVs, campers etc.
no hookups but bathrooms with hot showers are close by.
RV PARKS
-Salton City Spa/RV Park 760-394-4333,
-Salton city marina/beach 760-395-1066 hot showers, restaurant, several spaces
on the water, and two miles from the show.
-New RV park 5 miles from show, Fred 760-394-4333
-Johnsons Landing at Salton City has RV.
There will be food vendors over the weekend breakfast with burritos, coffee,
beer and empanadas in the Doons Art Show in the dome.
Competition events planned: foot drag, kiting wars, two man
kiting wars race, pylon traversing, spot landing, bomb drop, PPG poker run, PPG
capture the flag, plus a few others just for fun. Mass speed launch planned if
the winds are good.
Schedule:
Mid day show- remote control helicopter stunt show by Tony
Davis.
Thursday- open flying, registration
Friday- cross countries, open flying, clinics,
Friday night- Bon fire, movies on the big screen, prop burning, PPGRadio beer
bust,
Saturday- competition events, clinics, mini Parachute drop
Saturday night- barbeque feast, raffle prize giveaways,
Reserve your spot early. Hotel & RV spots will go fast. Early
registration encouraged.
For vendor or more information please contact Bob Armond at
bob@paratoys.com or call
805-375-5055 or 805-231-1103.
Spring Florida Fly-In "It's Not Winter Here"
Fri 03/??/09 -
Sun 03/??/2009
Near Fort Myers, FL Cost: $?
(updated 2/17/2008)
This is the closest event to a Florida Convention that will be held in
2008. We're planning a big one in April of 2009 on one of two very large
fields (120 Acres of sod) and close to large population centers. But we
didn't get the requisite insurance until too late in the process so
we're just going to plan a big event on the opposite year as Basse Ham.
For
this year, Paul Czarnecki of UCanFly2 and the Pine Island airport are hosting
pilots for their second event. So if you need to warm up, come on down!
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Pilots had a blast at the end of 2007 at this 2700' grass runway and 8 acre
field that allows take off in any direction. Pilots can fly Sanibel Island, Ft
Myers Beach, Cabbage Key, and others.
There are fantastic places to eat and party nearby after flight activities.
Camping is allowed on location as well as many local on the water B&Bs and
hotels being available. Legalities permitting, tandem rides will be offered
along with Ultralight rides provided by the "Low and Slow" club.
For
more information visit
UCanFly2
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