The youngest and oldest members of Treasure Coast Powered Wings have found a passion neither can live without. Katy LaFollette of Jupiter wanted a powered paraglider instead of a car for her 16th birthday. And Richard Weston, 76, walks one mile in the morning and one at night to keep in shape so that he [...]
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Passion for flying drives oldest, youngest members of Treasure Coast paraglider area club
Posted: October 26, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Adventures & Achievements, Clubs, Great Flights & Fun Times, People, Why we Fly0
Mexican PPG Champion Talks About Flying in Mexico
Posted: September 21, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Great Flights & Fun Times, People, Why we FlyTags: Juanjo Thomas
Juanjo Thomas, Baja Paramotor Juanjo Thomas is one of the most recognizable and knowledgeable PPG pilots in Mexico. No other country has more or better powered paragliding opportunities than Mexico. The government’s ‘hands off’ attitude towards our sport makes for hundreds of spectacular flying locations. Find out where the locals like to fly and what [...]
Jeff Goin Takes a Break – And a New Category is Born
Posted: September 5, 2011 by Michael Purdy in Why we FlyAs Jeff finalizes the last details of “Master Powered Paragliding 2″ he takes a quick flying break at dawn and inspires a whole new category here at WorldPPG.com. Enjoy. Click Here to See What Inspired Us
