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4th Annual Pig Roast & Fly In

Fri 07/10 - Sun 07/12/2009

It's the biggest Midwest Ultralight Fly-in outside of Oshkosh. Lance Marczak is the PPG Coordinator for this 4th Annual event held by Jim Leon.

We had pilots from as far as Panama last year and welcome them all again. Besides paramotors, there will be PPC's, Trikes, gyrocopters, Sport Pilot aircraft and and other Ultralights.

Pilots are welcome to arrive early and fly on other days before and after 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.

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.

Jim Leon has more information at TheUltralightPlace.com. Hope to see you there!

8th Annual HighFlyer Fly Inn

Fri 07/31 - Sun 08/02/2009

Help us Celebrate our 8th Annual High Flyer "Fly-in" again. All PPG'S & PPC'S Are invited Rain or Shine to Warren County, PA. Enjoy a mountainous backdrop with fields all around.

The registration fee covers food and drinks along with giveaway prizes and awards. Early Registration Checks may be made out to "Steve Kodrzycki" and must reach us be 6/31/09. This years donations are not all in yet but I'm sure will be Good Again like last Year.

Tenting/camping is available with ample parking with a Outdoor Shower as well. We are located about 7miles Away from MOM & Pop Motels if thats what you'd perfer! This will be Sponsored By K&S Highflyer's ! For more info please Call Paraport@ (814)664-9412 or Email: Mr.k.masonry@verizon.net.

Bear Lodge Fly-In
Thur 07/09 - Sun 07/12/2009

The Fourth Annual Bear Lodge Fly-in will again offer up several hundred acres of alpine meadows to paramotor pilots at the scenic www.bearlodgeresort.com Burgess Junction, Wyoming on July 9-12, 2009. It's just west of Sheridan, Wyoming and the world famous Sand Turn Hang Gliding site on top of the Big Horn Mountains.

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 (702) 235-2183 www.blackdiamondaircraft.com.

7th Annual Hoosier Fly-In BACK AT BOYER!!!!

Thur 07/16 - Sun 07/19/2009

We have been approved by the legal folks so now the event is back at Boyers!

We thank Gail High and the Boyer family for letting us return for another year.

Breakfast and lunch included. We are limited to 50 pilots. Donations gratefully accepted. Contact DJ using djappger@gmail.com for reservation & further information.

A waiver is required, you can download, print, sign and bring this waiver with you to the event.

Hank's Place

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.

Hank's house is the 2nd drive on the right just past Day Road about 6.5-7 miles east of McArthur. Coordinates of the field and campsite below Hank's house are N 41⁰ 5’ 9” and W 121⁰ 18’ 20”

This beautiful site is just East of McArthur, CA in the Fall River Valley which is east of Redding. There's motoring morning/evening along the Pit and/or Fall Rivers in sight of Mt. Shasta to the north and Mt. Lassen to the south ... or just catch the lift on the ridge behind Hank's and sky out to 8,000+! The evening glass off at Hat Creek Rim is only 20 minutes away for those that prefer a unique motor-free flying experience and our own Greg Petersen lives right next to the Rim.

There are also trip extensions following the Fly In for whomever is so inclined to: (1) Cedarville (on the east side of the Warner Mts), (2) Lakeview OR (motor and/or free-flying), and (3) Spanish Springs Guest Ranch on the way home, down along 395S (with adjacent Ravendale Airport for morning/evening flying). Ropin' and ridin' during the day for the cowboys/girls among us. Both Cedarville and Lakeview also have some pretty neat hot springs... for soaking those aching joints while para-waiting.

This is a Sodflyers' annual event and we'd love to see any and all pilots come experience the BIG AIR of Northern CA ... ok, and Oregon too!

For more information, E-Mail Ed Summers using theknoll@frontiernet.net.

Pine Island July 4 Weekend

Fri 07/03 - Sun 07/05/2009
Pine Island Airport, FL

If you were one of the attendees of any of the 4 Fly-ins we hold each year since Dec '07 you know what to expect:

• Low entry cost

• Camping on site

• Electric & water hookups for RVs

• Great flying destinations all around
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• Breakfast & lunch right on site

• Nearby watering holes

• Lots of non flying activities
  http://www.planetppg.com/Fly_In_July_09.html#Flight_Destinations

• Nearby hotels http://www.planetppg.com/Fly_In_July_09.html#Hotel

• On-site fishing pond

• PPG, PPC, Weight shift trike & Fixed wing welcome (2700' grass runway)

• Pilots lounge in hanger, Shower, Choice vendor spaces available.

What else do you need? For info http://www.planetppg.com/Fly_In_July_09.html

See you there!

2009 Annual Fly-In & Pig Out
Sat 08/??/2009 1:00PM

Join Middleboror Ultralight Association, EAA Ultralight Chapter 62 for their sumptuous feast and aviation event at the intersection of Chestnut and Purchase Streets.

PPGers are welcome but we ask that Pilots attend a briefing and have at least one aviation radio per group of flyers. There will be  Amateur built ultralight and light sport aircraft, their builders and an aviation related raffle.

Free camping and parking is provided for your car or aircraft. Come socialize with your flying buddies and make new friends along with the flying.

Advance reservations and pre-payment required for the cookout. For more info and reservations, contact Marty Himmelfarb at 508-759-7896 or mhimmelfarb@comcast.net or visit www.eaaUL62.net.

2nd Annual Indy Air Hogs Fly-In
Fri 08/14 - Sun 08/16/2009

The Indy Air Hogs and Scottsburg Airport welcomes paramotor pilots to join them for a weekend of flying fun. Unfortunately, this one is for Powered Paragliders only, no PPCs or other ultralights, please. PPG trikes and quads are welcome, of course. Rules are minimal and common sense.

The site is beautiful: it's surrounded by scenic rolling hills and patchy forest, along with standard Midwest agriculture. Gas, restaurants, and hotels are only about a mile away, and Louisville , KY is about 20 minutes South.

Primitive on-site camping is free and there's plenty of room for RV's. There is a bathroom with running water and shelter in case of rain, but there are no RV hookups. There is RV camping 7 miles west of the airport ("Yogi Bear Campground" W on Hwy 56).

Dinner on Saturday night will be prepared, and other food will be provided as well. Fly-in t-shirts will be discounted for registered pilots.

Activities:

* Scavenger hunt
* Bomb drop competition for cash
* Helium balloons
* Catch-the-Streamer
* Pick-up the Ball
* Paramotor smoker displays
* Demo wings
* Motor clinic
* Videos at night and campfire
*Airspace clinic
*Reserve repacking clinic

Additionally, there will be a thrust sled and simulator on-site available for anyone to test their equipment. Flying-related vendors are encouraged to set up displays and will not be charged a fee.

Scottsburg airport is at 38-39-26.2110N, 085-47-24.8840W. For more information, please contact: Brandon Oberlin at (317) 356-7664 or email bgo_1999@yahoo.com.

Driving directions from Indianapolis , IN :
Go S on I65 for 83 mi. Take the Scottsburg exit (#29B/Salem) and go West for 0.2 mi. on McClain Ave/IN-56. Turn South onto South Lake Rd. S and go 2 miles. The Airport is on your left.

Via Yahoo Maps: http://tinyurl.com/5krnzl

Dave Purdin Southern Ohio
Fri 08/21 - Sun 08/23/2009

Dave Purdin is having his annual event, located adjacent to the Brush Creek Motor Sports Complex near Peebles, Ohio, 45660. It's a huge grassy area with fireworks and gorgeous flying in Southern Ohio. For more information, contact Dave Purdin.

2009 Fly-In / Pig Out
Sat 08/22 (Rain date- Sun 08/23/2009)

The Middleboro Ultralight Association, EAA UL62, is holding its annual Fly-In/Pig-Out on Saturday, 8/22/09, at Fisher Field, Middleboro, MA. Powered parachutes and paragliders are most welcome. The event will include lunch at noon ($10 adults, $5 kids under 12), an aviation related raffle, music, a kid’s candy drop, aircraft displays, a parade of flight, lectures and presentations and a chance to meet the builders and pilots. Free parking and weekend camping at Fisher Field.

For more information and reservations, contact Marty at 508-759-7896 or mhimmelfarb@comcast.net For directions and NOTAM visit www.eaaul62.com. Rain date 8/23.

4th Annual Owasco Airfield Days

Join fellow pilots at 3900 Long Hill Road, Moravia, NY for flying and feasting. It's open flying for all types of aircraft: Fixed Wing, PPG, Ultralight, Light Sport, PPC, Experimental, Rotor and Lighter Than Air.

We're at “NY92” GPS: N 42.44.201 – W 076.29.031 with a 50 foot wide turf runway (11-29) that's 1,860 feet long. Elevation is 1,378’ and the unicom is 122.85 for those with aircraft radios.

Events: Saturday 1pm: Spot Landing Challenge.

Sunday Starting At 10 am: EAA Young Eagles Rally Sponsored by EAA Chapter 811, Ithaca, NY.

Long Hill Fire Department BBQ Lunch & Dinner, Boy Scout Troop 55 Ice Cream and Bake Sale on Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th From 11am.

For more information, visit www.owascoairfield.com or contact Alan Clark: 315-246-2325 or Tom Brelsford at 860-301-2860.

Slugfest 2009

The Dukes of Windsoar and Sluggers PPG are proud to bring you SLUGFEST 09. IT IS ON !!! BE THERE

For more information, visit http://www.jamescob.com/slugfest/index.htm. Remember to sign up/ pre-reg. by e-mail at jamescob@jamescob.com.
added June 23, 2009

2009 Boucher Field Pig Roast & Fly-In
Fri 10/02 - Sun 10/04/2009

Where: At the end of Tammy Road, Ava IL. map quest or equivalent.

Accommodations: Plenty of room for tent or trailer camping is available. Limited electric, and no water hook ups. Large mowed ppg launch field.

Motel/Hotel accommodations are available in the nearby towns of Pinckneyville, Murphysboro, or Carbondale.

Activities: Flying any time weather permitting. Cross country flights will be discussed and planned on Saturday.

Trap shooting, RC aircraft exhibitions, Music, Bonfires

ATVs welcome. Plenty of riding on the Boucher property and endless trails in the surrounding forest property. Note: no motor vehicles are allowed on forest property. Humm.

Fish fry on Friday evening, Pig (pork) roast potluck on Saturday.

Now a little History.

Back in the late 80’s A couple of Bouchers purchased this 70 acre farm sight, boarded on two sides by the Shawnee national forest, and located about ½ mile from beautiful Lake Kincaid. At this time we were in our heyday of the fixed wing ultralight aircraft craze, so we immediately constructed a 900 foot runway to launch our machines. From this point, for the next several years we explored by air, the diverse and varied landscapes of southern Illinois.

About six miles to the southwest runs the Mississippi river to which we made several trips landing on the large and ever changing sandbars. Even closer lies the Mississippi river valley which stretches 50 miles south to the Ohio River. Bald Knob Cross, located about 15 miles southwest was an interesting trip, and the large strip mine operations about 5 miles north offered some very different scenery. Pinckneyville airport is located about 5 miles north of the strip mines. This airport was our home base until the recent Sport Pilot ruling took effect, and is now nearly ultralight free, but it‘s a great place to launch PPG‘s.

For More Information contact KennyCarlock at e004kc@yahoo.com or Tom Boucher at bontom99@comcast.net

TX WingNuts Beach Fly-In
Fri 10/23 - Sun 10/25/2009

The TXWingNuts will be hosting our fifth annual Fly-In at West Beach, Galveston, Texas.

With winds off of the Gulf of Mexico, our flying sites offer all-day flying. There will be a couple of XC’s arranged, and plenty of good cooking and camping on the beach under the stars with a campfire.

Contact Beery Miller at 713-204-7752 or Beery@USWingNuts.com for additional details and registration.

Many of you have committed to participate and are already aware of this event, but all pilots are invited and there is no cost to fly here. As performers, our wrist band gets us FREE admission into the Air Show, which lasts all day.
Guests will need to pay the $10 admission. ($8 for children age 7 and under)

Last year we had just under 20 pilots fly in the morning at Valkaria Airport. This year we expect a larger attendance, including an estimated 10,000 people from the general public. Our flying time is from sunrise to 11 am, 4:30 pm to sunset, and short "time filler" flights during the day between activities.

Most PPG pilots are not really "performing", but just launching from and landing at the airport, then flying off premises to the south. Those interested in being part of an informal flight show, doing wingovers, spirals, big ears, and other demo maneuvers, please let me know.

Valkaria Airport is near the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) with superb views of the barrier island, Melbourne Beach, and Atlantic coast. Camping on the infield right next to the LZ is allowed Friday night for RVs and vehicles, but no tents (and no fires). We will need to move the vehicles Saturday morning to the general parking area to make room for the air show.

There will be a pancake breakfast in the morning and the Airfest will last all day and into the evening. The Airfest will feature paragliders, skydivers, hot air balloons, RC planes, RC boats, many vintage aircraft, numerous static displays, and an aerobatic show during the afternoon, plus evening activities. There will also be a History Hangar where presentations will be given by many aviation veterans, Tuskeegee airmen, the first black astronaut, the space coast museum, and others. Read about the Airfest here: http://www.valkariaairfest.com.

We need volunteers to help in various capacities for a full day commitment, and this will get you a free lunch.

NOTE: I need to know IF you are attending to reserve your wristband. Email Scott Adair if you would like to attend.

Details about getting in the gate, flight briefings, and local knowledge will be provided later to attendees.

Thanks, and I look forward to flying with you.

3nd Annual UCanFly2 Party
Thur 10/?? - Tue 11/??/2009
Pine Island Airport (Near Fort Myers), FL:  $ Donation

Pine Island Airport will be home for several days of fun. This 2700' grass runway and 8 acre field allows 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. Fantastic places to eat and party are nearby for after flight activities.

Camping is allowed on location and there are many local B&Bs and hotels available oceanside. Legalities permitting, tandem rides will be offered along with Ultralight rides provided by the "Low and Slow" club.

http://www.ucanfly2.com/Fly_In_3Q_08.html for more information.

Paratoys 2010
Thur - Sun, Feb 2010
Salton Sea, CA   Cost: $45 (more for later registrations)

The Paratoys convention at the Salton Sea in southern California is typically all-day gorgeous with beach-like conditions even during mid-day.

Salton City
Spa & Rv Park
336 Sea View Drive
Salton City, Ca, 92275

COST: Cost for pilot registration - $45 to 85 depending on registration date, venders are $200.00 per factory which includes one pilot registration and onlookers & PPG wanabees are 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.

Reserve your spot early. Hotel & RV spots will go fast. Early registration encouraged.

For vendor or more information, visit Paratoys.com.

We are proud to announce the 6th Annual 2009 Arizona Flying Circus, scheduled for February 6th, 7th & 8th at the legendary Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort situated a few miles outside of Casa Grande, Arizona and only 45 minutes south of Phoenix, Arizona and 1 hour north of Tucson, Arizona. The 2009 event includes seminars, competitions, cross country flights, and a fun party in the Eagles Nest, the hotel's penthouse!

LOCATION
The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort
26000 Gila Bend Highway
Casa Grande, AZ 85222.
(800) 237-4238 or (520) 836-6444

DIRECTIONS
From Phoenix...
Take I-10 East, toward Tucson. Exit at the first Casa Grande Exit (#185). Turn right at yield sign on Pinal Avenue. Stay on Pinal Avenue for 8.3 miles to Gila Bend Highway (#84) for 5.3 miles.
-OR-
Take I-10 East, toward Tucson. Exit at the second Casa Grande Exit (#194). Turn right at the stop sign on Florence Boulevard. Follow Florence Boulevard through Casa Grande. Florence Boulevard will become Gila Bend Highway at Pinal Avenue. Francisco Grande is approximately 5 miles from downtown Casa Grande.

Total driving distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 46 miles or about 50 minutes driving.

From Tucson...
Take I-10 West, toward Phoenix. Exit at (#194). Turn left at the stop sign on Florence Boulevard. Follow Florence Boulevard through Casa Grande. Florence Boulevard will become Gila Bend Highway at Pinal Avenue. Francisco Grande is approximately 5 miles from downtown Casa Grande.
-OR-
If you don't need to go through Casa Grande...
Take I-10 West, toward Phoenix. At I-8, turn left toward Yuma. Take Thornton Road (Exit #172) turn right at the exit onto Thornton Road. Turn left at the light at Thornton Road and Gila Bend Highway (#84). Francisco Grande is approximately 3.3 miles on the right. Total driving distance from Tucson International Airport is 78 miles or about 1 hour 15 minutes driving.

OTHER AIRCRAFT
All ultralights, trikes and powered parachutes are also welcome at this show. There is plenty of space to park and a nice huge, flat LZ that also serves as a runway. There is also a private airstrip to the W of the hotel, contact the hotel for usage information and permission.

Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort:
Attn: LeVonne Badger for Arizona Flying Circus
26000 Gila Bend Highway
Casa Grande, AZ 85222

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant as well as a bar/grill.
Other restaurants are only a short few minutes drive toward Casa Grande.

RV DRY CAMPING - $50.00 for the Entire Event!
Tons of space for RVs & campers. No Tent Camping Allowed. No hookups.
Bathrooms, food, beer, soda, pool and Jacuzzi are all within a short stroll through the grassy park like setting near the LZ.

Lunch will be prepared onsite by the Hotel. Burgers, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs...You get the picture. Or, step right into the restaurant or bar/grill for whatever your stomach desires.

PARA-EVENTS PLANNED
Para-Cache Poker-Run, 2 Man Kiting Race, Kiting War, Balloon Streamer Capture, Raffles, Prizes, Eagles Nest Dinner Party and More.

Register Early To Take Advantage Of The Savings. Hotel & RV spots will go fast.

For sponsor & vendor information or more information about the event, visit http://www.azppg.com/events/2009afc/ or contact Mo Sheldon at mo@airparamo.com (602-692-7995) or Adam Bell at abell@prizeflight.com (602-738-9684).

Spring Florida Fly-In "Global Warming My Ass"

Date Not Set

For this year, Paul Czarnecki of PlanetPPG.com and the Pine Island airport are hosting pilots for their third event. So if you need to warm up, come on down!

57 Pilots have a blast at this 2700' grass runway and 8 acre field which allows take off in any direction. You 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 PlanetPPG.com.

Valley Springs Paratoys

Date not set, usually early April, 2010.

New Paratoys owner Mike Robinson is hosting a flying event at his Ranch in Northern California. This beautiful area should be in bloom by then. Visit http://paratoys.com/news.html for more information.

It is located at 8591 Hogan Dam Road, Valley Springs, CA 95252.

Directions: take CA-99 into Stockton, CA , Take exit 254B for State Hwy 26 E toward Linden, Turn left at CA-26/E Fremont St, Continue to follow CA-26, Turn left at S Burson Rd/CA-26, Continue to follow CA-26, Turn right at Silver Rapids Rd, Turn right at Hogan Dam Rd, Gann Racnh is at the end of Hogan Dam Rd Map.

Beach Blast 2009: Flying In Paradise

Thur 05/?? - Sun 05/??/2010

Last year was a big hit, this year we've made it even better. The media will be there, the city is being receptive and the hotels are looking forward to having us.

Beach Blast rooms are drastically reduced. They have beachfront and golf villas beach side or in the golf villa just across the street you are a short distance from the LZ as you can see in the picture of the resort on the website. There is also a private walk bridge and they will have electric golf carts for us to use. I have made arrangements for two areas to keep our equipment right at the beach and carts to carry it on so you will not have to lug around your gear. This event will showcase our sport to thousands of spectators. Both Panama City Beach and the Tourist Development Council are advertising us and the Resort is using us as a booking tool and intend to fill it with people wanting to watch us fly.

We will be making a high Def DVD of the event that will also be available on the website. Fishing, Diving other water sports are available as well.

Chris Santacroce will be conducting a special PPG maneuvers clinic. This an opportunity of a lifetime to benefit from the knowledge and expertise that Chris brings to the table. Advanced sign-up will be required for a limited number of slots.

The accommodations are vast--from beach house's, condos, and cheapo motels, camping ect. There is also a great place for the significant other with waverunners, banana boat rides, fishing, snorkeling, a large water park and more. We will have a deep sea fishing trip planned for those that wish to get some fishing in this will be by advanced sign up and will occur on Friday the 8th from 5am-11am so that you still have plenty of day left to fly We will be announcing the final location on the beach soon so mark your calendar!

6th Annual "Endless Foot Drag"

Fri 05/?? - Mon 05/??/2010

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.

Back by popular demand is a PPG to PG transition course and USPPA ratings courses. 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.

Visit here for more information. This is now at a free flight landing zone and is limited PPG's only.

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.

To see who's coming or to let others know you'll be, go here.

Darren's Demo Display

Date Not Set

Darren Shumbo is having an ultralight pilot gathering/cookout plus aircraft display. It's not a fly in and aircraft have to be brought here by vehicle for display to the public.

PPG, PPC, Hang gliders, Hang glider trikes, PPC trikes, and PPC construction tools will be on display. Plus a computer flight simulator will be availabl for public use in it's own tent.

Paragliding videos on display. Bonfire at 7 pm March 29th and PPG flight demonstrations will be done at our flying site. The public welcome to come and visit or display their own aircraft.

Contact Darren Shumbo for info at 860 873 8757 (home) or 860 575 6977 (cell).

Eric Dufour is organizing a competition clinic with 7-time British Champion Michel Carnet in Christmas, Florida., from Thursday February 26th to Sunday March 1st incl. It will be 4 days of coaching, practicing and debriefing. The tasks and rules will be the same as in Europe and the world championship; navigation, accuracy landing, spot landing, clover leaf, endurance, etc.

It will be a great opportunity for everyone to learn and improve their skills and for some to be prepared to be part of the American team and represent the country at the next world competition.

We will be flying at the beautiful St John River (scroll down at http://www.paratour.com/acceuil_paramotor_ppg.htm to see pictures), using our boat to get there. There are hotels 10 minutes away from our field and you can also camp on the site. There is a club house with fridge, microwave, charcoal, coffee machine & TV and a full bathroom with a shower,
washing machine & drier for your use. We also have bonfire and a cold beer at night.

This is $400 per person. Places are limited and there are just a few left only. To reserve your place, you have to send a $100 check and please e-mail me before, to make sure there are still a place before sending your deposit.

Hope to see you here with us and have fun learning more about the world competitions tasks.

11th Annual Tri-State Ultralight's Quincy Fly-In

Fri 05/?? - Sun 05/??/2010

Who: 11th Annual Tri- State Ultralight's Quincy Fly In
What: Fly In for Powered Parachutes and Powered Paragliders
When: May 1, 2, 3, 2009, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Quincy, IL, Baldwin Field (UIN), Quincy Regional Airport, 10 miles east of Quincy, IL
What's available: 10 miles from the Mississippi River, Dogwood Festival Weekend, Camping at Airport, No Electricity. Water Available, Hangar Space Available, PPC Instructors Available

Contacts:
PPC - Eric Lindley - 319-524-2741, ericlind@q.com
PPG - Jeff Steinkamp - 217-430-2936, jeff.steinkamp@quincyil.gov

5th World Convention of Paramotor in France

Fri 06/?- Sun 06/?/2010

Planning is underway for the 2010 running of Paramotoring's largest gathering. In 2008, over 500 pilots gathered to fly and over 300 participated in a Mass launch. It is a great opportunity 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.

8th Annual WPPA

Thu 06/xx - Sun 06/xx/2010

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.

Third Annual SkyRats Flyfest 2009!

Thu 06/xx - Sun 06/xx/2009

Come join us at 335 Woodchuck Hill Rd, Frewsburg, NY 14738. Early arrivals are welcome. The West coast has em', the Midwest has TONS of em' the South East has em' its about time the North East had one!

ITs a FLYIN!

This is our thrid Flyfest, we are hoping to fill the sky with PPG's. The field is about 12 acres, and is fairly flat with plenty of space for launching and landing. There are several alternative Launch/Land options. We will have some cross countrys and games for playing...

This video shows the field, watch at 56 seconds in thats the field. (not the house with the circular drive. http://www.vimeo. com/1290295.

We have limited electric for campers (no Airconditioning), but power is available for charging laptops radios etc.

There is fresh water and a hot shower (not fancy, but hot and cheap) just how I like them..
Port-a-Johns Secure storage for gear if needed.

Hotels are available, about 10-15 miles from field Nightly fire and music. Tons of space to have a few cold beverages and doing some hanger flying. Lots of prizes! Everything from windsocks, poles, kites, parts, and maybe even a super secret grand prize!

DEMOS!!!!!
I am going to have as many demo gliders as possible. Paramania Fusion, Go Fly, Revo, Action GT, Axis Power Pluto, Power Pluto 2, Mac Para Eden 4, Envy, Velvet, and Spice.

Hoping to have new motors in stock including the new Sportix from Fresh Breeze. Selection of sizes and types is limited and subject to change. If any one is looking to get into a new glider I will have special show pricing.

Non flying activities
-Onsite paintball field I have enough stuff for 10 people to play but if you have gear bring it. If you have never tried it, it FUN!!

-Water balloon wars, 2 stations equipped with the launchers and ammo boxes!

-Access to 100+ miles of ATV trails, so bring one if you have!

Rules will be as follows:
NO flying without registration and signed waiver (preregistration and docs will be available)
All pilots must obey all FAR 103 regs
All pilots must obey all flyin nofly areas (there arent many....)
Helmets are recommended
Radios are strongly recommended

My limit is 40-45 pilots
Email me with questions and to let me know if are coming
I will start a list and post updates!

Cant wait to see everyone!

Andy Ekstrom, 716-450-4107, andy@skyratsppg. com, andrewekstrom@ yahoo.com
www.skyratsradio. com, www.skyratsppg. com.

Lost Stirrup Lodge High Altitude Fly-In
Thur 07/01 - Sun 07/04/2010
West of Pikes Peak, CO   Cost:$ Free

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.

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