8 Oct 08 - Powerplay Sting 250 Glider - This DHV 1-2 glider had around 10 hrs use and is like new.  It can be flown single if the pilot/aircraft weight is above 231 lbs or Tandem with a max weight of 546 lbs. This is an outstanding glider for the price of $2300.00 + Tax.

 30 September 2008 - Weyman Airfield and Fredericton Area - Fall season is here!  Bob and Dave flew out of Weyman Airfield this evening and took some pictures of the fall colours in the Fredericton Area.  Great pics!

23 September 2008 - Starting Trike Conversion Training - PPGNB will start a one day conversion course for already qualified foot launch pilots to learn flying techniques with a PPG trike . 

Most experienced PPG Trike Pilot's will tell you that the conversion from foot launch to trike launch is not as easy as it look's.  The launch technique as well as the kiting of the glider takes at times little more finesse and control ensuing a smooth take-off.  

If you have the desire to take trike training, the Trike Conversion Course will give you the knowledge and practical skills to fly a PPG trike successfully.   

There are two way's to take the course.  One way is with your own equipment (trike) or training with the Mini PPC.

The cost of each course is as follows:

No need to carry the paramotor on your back, just drive the trike to the launch site.  If interested, just give us a call and training will be available to your convenience. 

Note - Again, these conversion courses/prices/offer's are for only already qualified PPG foot launch Pilot's.

21 September 2008 - New Mini PPC Video - This morning Johanne and I made a Mini PPC Training video to add to our Video library.  This video show's how with the unique Mini PPC really is.  The  glider attachment really makes it so simple to fly as there are no risers to pull up during launch.  The Mini incorporates a upper rack style attachment that allows the glider to come up straight every time with little or no requirement to re-align the glider prior to take off. !!  In the video I am landing with the engine off, this is simulating exactly the procedure that my students will conduct during their first 10-15 landings. After they have perfected their landings we start more advanced landing techniques with the engine running and using a mixture of brakes(Flare) and engine power for a very soft landing. There is an example of this near the end of the video showing touch & go landings. The Mini PPC is the most simplest trike to fly on the market!! Watch the video and you can see for yourself.  Mini Video

19 September 2008 - Cross Country to Belleisle Creek, NB - This morning was very nice weather for flying with lights winds but it was cold!! So, I waited for the weather to warm up a bit and I took the Xcitor for a flight around 0900 hrs this morning to Belleisle Bay. The air was very nice but a little turbulent below 1000'. I flew around 1600' and it was smooth sailing. I had a chance to take a few pics of the area and I hadn't realized how really nice the Belle Isle area is.  Johanne had commented we're going to have to take a scooter ride to check it out. The flight lasted 70 minutes. Few pics

After lunch we cross country down to Belleisle Creek on the scooter and found a beautiful Bed & Breakfast located on the Bay.  Of course Johanne had to meet the owner Donna and she gave us a tour of their beautiful new B&B.  Its a 5 star with all the amenities of your dream home.  Its only 30 minutes from Sussex, NB and open all year round.  We highly recommend it to anyone who wants a lovely place to rest, relax and fly the beautiful bay.  You will not forget the beautiful view.  The Belleisle Bay Bed & Breakfast website can be found at: www.canadianbedbreakfast.com/newbrunswick/belleislebaybb.htm   

16 September 2008 - Cross Country Flight - Received a email from David in Fredericton, NB today stating that he and Bob drove to Hartland, NB yesterday and had a great cross country flights.  They found a farmer's field to launch from in Hartland and headed down the Saint John River and flew the farmers fields to Woodstock and landed at the Woodstock Air field.  Talked to local pilots, refueled,  added long underwear and jacket before they were on their way to Nackawic/Scott's field.  Then they decided to head directly back to Weyman field due to the visit with Ernie and nights are getting shorter.

16 September 2008 - Time to fly - After working all day on the motor home getting it ready for our trip to Florida, I noticed a Balloon aloft over Sussex. The weather was perfect for flying, so I quickly finished my work and was flying 20 minutes later. The Balloon had already landed so I had fun playing around the corn field and doing foot drags along the PPG Field.