2 Sept 10 - Trike Pilots - Kirk and Sue were
married last weekend in Albuqueque, New Mexico at Paramotor City. Congratulations to
both trike pilots on their Wedding Day.
30 Aug 10 -
Johanne's 1st Challenger Flight - After the pilots breakfast
Bernie took Johanne for her first flight in his Challenger. She had enjoyed her
flight and the view of the coastline was great. It turned out to be a very fun
weekend and I learned alot from the more experienced Challenger Pilots about flying and
maintaining the Challenger Ultralight.
29 Aug 10 -
Challenger Fly-In PPG Demo - The morning started with other
aircraft's arriving with lectures and awards in the afternoon. Bernie from East
Coast Challenger won the best showplace. The farthest traveled when to Tracy
and Mike from West Challenger who traveled all the from Albert on their Harley Davidson
I was able to display two more short PPG demo flights for the entertainment.
Another steak dinner and bonfire made the whole day complete.
28 Aug 10 -
Challenger Fly-In PPG Demo - I was asked by the Organizer of the
Challenger Fly-In to bring my PPG to conduct a PPG demo for the attending pilots. So late
in the evening after a great steak dinner with other attending pilots I arrived back at
the flying field. I was asked to conduct a quick demo so I pulled out my equipment
and was in the air in no time. As usual the spectators were amazed on how quickly I was
set up and in the air. They all seemed to enjoy the demo and asked many questions
regarding the sport. It was fun!!
25
Aug 10 - Nice morning flights!! - This morning I flew my
first cross country flight from Havelock to Sussex and return with my Challenger aircraft.
I called Johanne on the cell before I reached PPGNB and she took some pic's. Not
long after Ed arrived for a flight. Later in the afternoon Armand picked up his new
Miniplane. We set up the weight & balance and familiarized Armand to his new
Miniplane!!
24
Aug 10 - Evening Flight - Ed dropped in and enjoyed his evening
flight.
24
Aug 10 - East Coast Challenger Rendezvous - The first annual East
Coast Challenger Fly-In hosted by Bernie and Shelley Rector is happening in Lawrenctown,
Nova Scotia this coming weekend. Full details are on http://www.challenger.ca/eastebello_2010.html. We are planning to attend this event and I'll be bringing my
Miniplane paramotor to foot launch if weather permits.
22
Aug 10 - Havelock Airfield - It has been my 6th solo this week on
the Challenger Aircraft in Havelock, NB. I'm taking it slow and getting myself
familiar with this aircraft in low wind conditions. It's easier to take off with a
fixed wing but the flying and landing is quite a bit more challenging!! But, I
love it just like any other aviation sport.
20
Aug 10 - Weyman's Airfield - PPG Milestones - Received
pictures from Bob and email from Glen who witnessed several local PPG pilots milestones
Friday evening at Weyman's Airfield. The Weyman's Wingnuts pilots had taking a
group photo before they flew to honor their achievements. David made his 500 flight
"semi-millennium" in three years, Paul and Real both reached their 100 flight
"century" in one year. Congrats guy's on your flying accomplishments!!!
Bob
- 324, Eric - 23, Real - 101, Dave - 54, David - 500, Glen - 174 and Paul - 100 flights
after landing
David - 500 flight, Paul - 100 flight and Real - 101 flight
19 Aug 10
- New Glider Arrives - Johnny's new Paratoy's 36m glider arrived
and it was assemble to his Greeneagle Trike. Then it was time to practice
inflations in the PPG field.