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Alphabetical listing of events.
2010 KING MOUNTAIN HANG GLIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-USHPA SANCTION EVENT  
7/19/2010 through 7/24/2010

LOCATED AT KING MOUNTAIN, IN IDAHO'S LOST RIVER RANGE, NEAR ARCO AND MOORE, IDAHO.

OPEN DISTANCE NTSS POINTS AWARDED. POSSIBLE TASKS INCLUDE OD ALONG SPECIFIED ROUTES, SHOT GUN OPEN DISTANCE, TRIANGLES, OUT AND RETURN TASKS.

OPEN, RECREATION, AND TEAM CLASSES, DRIVERS AWARDS, RAFFLE, TROPHIES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND MORE! COLLECTORS EDITION SHIRTS DESIGNED BY DAN GRAVAGE! FREE CAMPING, HOT SHOWERS, BREAKFAST, BBQ'S, PRIZES, AND TONS O FUN...PLUS SOME OF THE BEST XC FLYING THE SPORT HAS TO OFFER!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS, GO TO WWW.FLYKINGMOUNTAIN.COM OR CALL LISA TATE AT 208-376-7914 OR EMAIL LISA@LISATATEGLASS.COM

More Info: http://WWW.FLYKINGMOUNTAIN.COM


Aerobatics Clinic  
7/9/2010 through 7/11/2010

The third annual Mitch McAleer Wings Over Wasatch Aerobatics clinic is back! This year WOW will improve on this popular, action-packed weekend by including truck and/or boat towing. With 2500-3000 ft tows, participants will have ample opportunities to explore and perfect their maneuvers!

For more information please visit www.wingsoverwasatch.com

More Info: http://www.singsoverwasatch.com


Andes of Peru Tours  
6/18/2010 through 7/5/2010

6.18.2010 through 7.5.2010
Touching the Andes of Peru Tours. Join Jeff Cristol and Adventure Tour Productions for another paragliding tour to the Andes of Peru. This will be Jeff’s 15th trip to the high mountains of Peru where he intimately knows sites throughout the country.
www.adventuretourproductions.com/articles/touchingtheandes.htm and www.adventuretourproductions.com/articles2005/sacredvalley.htm to read about these adventures and for any questions or to reserve a spot: Call 970 728 1754 or write jeff@adventuretourproductions.com

More Info: http://paraglideperu.com


Buffalo mountain Flyers 2010 Fly-in and Fundraiser  
7/2/2010 through 7/5/2010

Talihina, Oklahoma. Buffalo Mountain Flyers 2010 Fly-in and Fundraiser. HG/PG/PPG/Ultralights/Sailplanes, all welcome. Flying at Buffalo(recently expanded launches), Panorama, Heavener and Little Yancy. Come enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains, local fireworks, and small town hospitality. $60 includes barbecue dinner, a limited edition t-shirt (please register with size before June 15) and camping on launch or LZ at Buffalo. Nearby RV parks and limited hotel space available.

For more information please contact Dave Ryhal at 918-398-3302 or at djryhal@yahoo.com

Please check BMF wesite www.BuffaloMountainFlyers.org for details and registration.

More Info: http://www.BuffaloMountainFlyers.org


Chelan XC Classic  
7/4/2010 through 7/9/2010

The Chelan XC Classic is designed to be fun and challenging for XC pilots of all skill levels. Rather than having declared goals, pilots at the Classic choose their own tasks, and can fly straight-line distance, out-and-return or triangles. A pilot's four best days of the six-day event are scored. PG pilots: a great site intro before competing in the Chelan XC Open or the Chelan PWC.
Entry fee: $80 through April 30, $100 from May 1 on; includes a T-shirt and BBQ. If you want to be scored, but can’t make the whole week, $25 a day will get you in the competition. Payment by PayPal or check.

More Info: http://www.cloudbase.org


CHELAN XC OPEN 2010 CO NATIONALS-USHPA SANCTIONED EVENT  
7/10/2010 through 7/15/2010

Chelan Butte, Chelan, WA
Cross country, race-to-goal. Trophies for Open, Serial and Women's classes.

Entry Fees: $350 until 06/10/2010; $425 after

Pilot Requirements: P3, TUR

Contact: Doug Stroop, 509-782-5543, doug@paragliding.us

More Info: http://WWW.CHELANXCOPEN.COM


Colorado Mountain Get Out Of The Heat  
7/15/2010 through 7/19/2010

Colorado Mountains Get out of the heat and camp with us at the 10,000' launch and enjoy long scenic flights.

Details at http://www.parasoftparagliding.com/lessons/mountain_flying_clinic.php

More Info: http://www.parasoftparagliding.com/lessons/mountain_flying_clinic.php


Domestic PG Tours  
7/8/2010 through 7/31/2010

7.8.2010 through 7.31.2010
Domestic PG Tours centered in and around Telluride, Colorado. Visit many mountain sites in the Southern Rockies.

Please visit www.adventuretourproductions.com and click on the tours link for more information.

More Info: http://www.adventuretourproductions.com


Festival of Free Flight  
7/3/2010 through 7/5/2010

The Umpteenth Annual Festival of Free Flight will be held July 3-5, 2010 in Lakeview, Oregon. This is a fun family fly-in that offers friendly competition and awards for the three top spots in each category. We have five premier launch sites and thermals that will really get you high. Registration of $20 includes a free BBQ and assistance with weather and drivers. For a good time, join us in Lakeview, to fly the best skies in the west.

Email: Caro Johnson

More Info: http://www.lakecountychamber.org


INSTRUCTORS CLINIC  
7/17/2010 through 7/19/2010

INSTRUCTORS CLINIC TO BE HELD AT TORREY PINES GLIDERPORT. EARN YOUR USHPA BASIC/ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR RATINGS WITH THE TORREY CREW.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ROBIN MARIEN OR GABRIEL JEBB AT 858-452-9858 OR AT INFO@FLYTORREY.COM

More Info: http://www.flytorrey.com


Lookout Mountain Sunday Clinic Series  
7/4/2010 through 7/25/2010

Rising Fawn, GA

Lookout's Free Sunday Clinic Series from May until Sept 19th, 2010. Each Sunday a new clinic topic. Guest and staff speakers. Check out the clinic topics and meeting locations on the Calendar at www.hanglide.com. Call 706-398-3541 for more information or email.

More Info: http://www.hanglide.com


OLD TIMERS REUNION  
7/1/2010 through 7/11/2010

HG PG - VILLA GROVE, CO
DULUTH, MINNESOTA'S SKYLINE SKY DOGS & MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA'S NORTHERN SKY GLIDERS. THESE 2 CLUBS ENJOYED RELENTLESS RIVAL FLYIN MEETS IN THE 70'S, 80'S AND 90'S BOASTING SOME 300+ MEMBERS IN THE HAY-DAYS. EVERYBODY IS NOW DISPERSED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AFTER FOLLOWING THEIR FLYING DREAMS. LET'S MEET AND FLY TOGETHER AGAIN--COME ONE COME ALL-EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TIFFANYANDLARRYSMITH@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 970-209-5212
PG World Cup - USHPA Sanctioned Event  
7/17/2010 through 7/24/2010

Chelan Butte, WA

This summer we have the honor of hosting a Paragliding World Cup. The PWC promises to bring many pilots from all over the world to one of the United States' premier flying sites. The competition will be a cross-county / race-to-goal with both trophy and cash prizes.

Entry Fee: 195 Euros

Pilot Requirements: P3 w/ XC & TUR signoffs

Contact: Doug Stroop, 509-782-5543, doug@paragliding.us

More Info: http://www.chelanpwc.com


Pioneer Day Fly-In  
7/22/2010 through 7/24/2010

In conjuction with the Monroe Pioneer day celebration, we will be flying in from Cove Mountain. Soaring until sunset then flying out together at sunset, over the fireworks crowd and landing in a vacant field nearby.

For more information please contact Stacy Whitmore at 435-896-1839 or at stacy@cuasa.com

More Info: http://www.cuasa.com


Slovenia Tour  
6/26/2010 through 7/4/2010

The perfect time, the perfect destinations. Chris Santacroce and Jeff Farrell along with local guides will show you some incredible destinations.

For more information please contact info@superflyinc.com for details.
TANDEM INSTRUCTOR CLINIC  
7/15/2010 through 7/16/2010

TANDEM INSTRUCTOR CLINIC TO BE HELD AT TORREY PINES GLIDERPORT. EARN YOUR T1, T2, T3 RATINGS WITH THE TANDEM INSTRUCTORS AT TORREY WHO FLY THE MOST TANDEMS PER YEAR!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ROBIN MARIEN OR GABRIEL JEBB AT 858-452-9858 OR AT INFO@FLYTORREY.COM

More Info: http://www.flytorrey.com


Eagle over Oceanside, © Ancil Nance

Tiger Mountain, Washington, © Lowell Skoog

Soaring over the Sac, © Bill Buffam




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