Organised by Aviator PPG Florida, this year was the 4th WOW and proving ever more successful. Attracting visitors from all over the world. This one is on my to do list, flying in Florida USA, the weather looks perfect for PPG.
Message from Aviator PPG “We loved having every one here for our 4th Annual Wings Over Winter event… Special thanks to the City of Lake Wales and all of the locals who made the event so spectacular. We look forward to seeing you all next year!”
This summer a brand new flying show and social event for the paragliding and paramotoring community is hitting the UK calendar.
Situated in a picturesque country-central location and in the landing fields of the popular paragliding site Llangollen, North Wales will be Parafest 2015.
The camp and showground are at the base of Llangollen hill and there are plenty of other free-flying sites in the surrounding area that are within easy driving distance. We also have a flying field for paramotors and plenty of unrestricted airspace.
With paramotor and paragliding trader’s and schools exhibiting, a market area, kids zone, chainsaw carving, other sideshow attractions, caterers, all- weekend camping and a bar with live music in the marquee on Friday and Saturday nights Parafest 2015 will be a weekend to remember whatever the weather.
A documentary featuring the full story of the kitesurfer who jumped Brighton pier is now available to watch on youtube!
Summary: The Man that touched the sky is an in depth look at the pioneering kite jumping extraordinaire Lewis Crathern preparing for the biggest jump of his life over Brighton Pier, an exclusive look behind the scenes into Lewis’ life, showing never seen before footage with him preparing for his infamous jump months before it happened. The documentary touches on the emotions, physical strength training, precision weather monitoring and pure skill to achieve such a dramatic result. Lewis’ pier jumping achievement created a frenzy of media reaching beyond the realms of Brighton to be a phenomenon of global explosion. It also explores why Lewis is searching for new challenges outside the competition circuit and how he uses kitesurfing and wind energy as a tool to teach others whilst increasing eco awareness.
Directed by – Jonathan Brooks
Written by – Jonathan Brooks & Lewis Crathern
Production Company – United Magic Film Studios
Music by – Guy Andrews
Additional footage by – Fat Sand Productions, Rou Chater, Alex Webb, Mark Davenport
Premiered at Dome Cinema, Worthing
Screened at the 2011 “Brighton Film Festival”
“I am stoked to be involved in a film which will really help the public understand what kitesurfing is about. Jonathan (director) has managed to capture my personality and my beliefs all in one short film” Lewis Crathern
“It’s been a great experience working with Lewis on the film, we had a lot of fun writing and shooting it. It’s a good stepping stone for future project’s together!” Jonathan Brooks
“The film is a great success, really happy to have my music used in such an insightful and compelling production” Guy Andrews
“We are very proud to be supporting Lewis and Jonathan and to be involved with this amazing, raw behind the scenes film documentary. Lewis and Jonathan both have an incredible amount of talent, dedication and drive to share with the world this superb and awe-inspiring leap of faith, global media frenzy and what the true meaning is behind the pioneering kitesurfing jump over Brighton Pier, UK.” Breathe Unity Team
The great Essex Fly-in is being held at Baldwinds Farm Barling Essex the weekend of 24th, 25th and 26th June 2011
Over the weekend there will be a number of trade stand’s present so far confirmed to me are:
Bailey Aviation new V5 lightweight Paramotor + Ozone demo wings
Bulldog Paramotor’s + Dudek demo wings
Custom Air Paramania / X-Generation / Kobra Paramotor’s + the new Kobra Wings
UKPPG EC Extreme / Flat Top + Accessories
Parashop
There is plenty of camping and parking, toilets sorry no showers though although if the tides in ya can jump in the river should you wish.
We are not charging for camping or flying etc but we will have two tins for donations, to the farmer and the local childrens hospice. Refreshments will be available Tea/Coffee burger’s etc bacon roll’s £1.80 Mmmmmm.
We are having a BBQ Sat night so bring your own Beer Wine Etc
The event is for everyone new or old to the sport there is no minimum hours required to fly and there will be one or two instructors about over the weekend so if you intereasted in taking up the sport this is the ideal time to come along and talk to people about it. We are hoping to have some fun and games over the weekend and are aiming for a friendly fun atmosphere so dont be shy come on down!!!!
Directions:
This post code SS3 0LN will take you to the entrance of the farm, as you come along Litttle Wakering Rd there is a Nursery called Little Rascal’s along side of the nursery you will find the drive way to the farm its fairly long and fairly bumpy, PLEASE NO SPEEDING 5mph.
You will be able to get onsite from 2pm Friday 24th if there are people who want to arrive later than 8pm let me know please so we can keep gates open for you.
You can arrive on site Sat & Sun from 6am. No flying until you recieve a briefing
If the weathers good this is going to be a fantastic event so don’t miss it.
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