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Alphabetical listing of events.
2010 USA PG Nationals, Sun Valley - USHPA Sanctioned Event  
8/28/2010 through 9/5/2010

Bald Mtn, Sun Valley, ID
Objective is to hold 7-9 cross country tasks with time over distance scored using GPS equipment. Open, Serial, Women's, Sport, and Master classes. Tasks will be typical of those used in 2006 with increased distances based on weather.

Entry Fees: $375 early / $475 after 07/16/2010
$25 discount for Cash, Check or Money Order Payments

Pilot Requirements: P3, TUR

Contact: Michael Pfau, 208-721-0897, pfauboy1@yahoo.com

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


20th Annual Pine Mt. Fly-In  
9/4/2010 through 9/6/2010

The Annual Pine Mountain Fly-In has been high flying since 1991. The purpose of the fly-in is to generate revenue for site insurance, site improvement, share our wonderful flying site and to have a blast with our flying friends. It is a free fly-in, which gladly accepts donations.
For more information contact: Wade Holmes, 541-390-1962, wade.holmes@gmail.com

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


Colorado Ridge Soaring Clinic  
9/16/2010 through 9/19/2010

Grand Junction, Colorado Ridge Soaring Clinic at Otto's Ridge and Reader Mesa. Enjoy hours of smooth flying and perfect your top landing skills with Parasoft PG.

Details at http://parasoftparagliding.com/lessons/ridge_soaring_clinic.php

More Info: http://parasoftparagliding.com/lessons/ridge_soaring_clinic.php


Crestline Soaring Society Memorial Fly-In  
9/11/2010 through 9/11/2010

Andy Jackson Airpark, San Bernardino, CA
Come fly one of the best and most reliable foot launch sites in the world the Saturday after Labor Day, on September 11.

The Crestline Soaring Society is hosting their annual Memorial Fly In, with a spot landing contest, great Mexican food, the world famous Crestline and Marshall launches, and the new Big O Loop, which allows you to get back up and launch from up to 500 feet above the LZ for more flying fun without having to break down your hang glider or perfectly pack your PG.
For more information contact: John Wright 714-642-1813, bigoloop1@bigoloop.com

More Info: http://crestlinesoaring.org


Domestic PG Tours  
9/3/2010 through 9/26/2010

9.3.2010 through 9.26.2010
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


Go Big XC Clinic  
9/18/2010 through 9/26/2010

Location: Owens Valley

This clinic is geared towards strong P3 and P4 pilots.

For more information contact: Kari Castle 760-920-0748, kari@karicastle.com

More Info: http://kari@karicastle.com


Governqador Valadares, Brazil Paragliding tour   
9/2/2010 through 9/12/2010

Paragliding tour of a World Class flying site with local expertise and 10 years of tour experience.
Great flying for all levels with everything covered hotel, transportation two meals and more fun after the flying upon arrival in GV. Contact Adventure Sports at 775-883-7070 or email skybirdwings@hotmail.com
Inspiration Thermal Clinic  
9/4/2010 through 9/6/2010

Join Wings Over Wasatch for an in-depth instructional review of one of the best sites in the US. This clinic will cover the intricacies of flying Inspiration Point, as well as the various thermal techniques required at such a site. Open to all pilots, from those that have not yet flown "Inspo", to those that fly it regularly and would like to increase their working knowledge of the site.

For more information please visit www.wingsoverwasatch.com

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


Lookout Mountain Sunday Clinic Series  
8/1/2010 through 9/19/2010

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


Oludeniz, Turkey  
9/30/2010 through 10/9/2010

Oludeniz, Turkey-Join Luis Rosenkjer and Todd Weigand for a flying adventure in Turkish paradise! Thermal above clouds, glide 5,000 feet over the blue lagoons of the Mediterranean, and land on beautiful sandy beaches next to your hotel! Enjoy great food, endless activities, a perfect family destination, and some of the most impressive flights of your life!

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


Paragliding trip to India  
9/6/2010 through 9/17/2010

India: Bir Billing, Dharamsala, Manali. Local instructors and guides in India. Includes transportation, accomodation, guide service. Do not miss out. It is a sacred place and is know as the Valley of Gods. Great flying, PWC Sites. For Novice/Intermediate/Advanced rated pilots. Side Trip to Dharamsla, Dalai Lama residence.

The selection of the sites and take off points will be made according to the skill and experience of the individual pilot.

For more information plesae contact Achim Hagemann at 808-895-1690 or at flyaglider@yahoo.com

More Info: http://www.paraexpeditionshawaii.blogspot.com


Santa Cruz Flats Race - USHPA Sanctioned Event  
9/12/2010 through 9/18/2010

Francisco Grande Hotel, Casa Grande, AZ
Cross country, race-to-goal. Possible prize money to be announced. Trophies, daily prizes.

Entry Fees: $240 by 04/14/2010; $300 by 07/01/2010; $350 thereafter. Tow fees to be announced at least 30 days prior to the start of the meet.

Pilot Requirements: H4, AT, XC, TUR

Contact: Jamie Shelden, 831-264-5444, naughtylawyer@gmail.com
September Fest  
9/17/2010 through 9/19/2010

Location: Rising Fawn, Georgia

Lookout Mountain Flight Park is hosting September Fest September 17-19. Events will include fun flying tasks for all skill levels, Open Mike Night, live music, clinics, food and festivities. For more information, visit www.hanglide.com.

More Info: http://www.hanglide.com


Team Challenge, Dunlap, TN  
9/19/2010 through 9/25/2010

Team Challenge will retain the same successful teaching format we've used for several years. Teams of 5 competitors led by advanced XC pilots will focus on improving soaring and cross country skill. All flights are reported on the honor system and scored by a program developed by Jeff Nibler just for Team Challenge. We will have nightly seminars. Flights are not scored for speed, so just have a fun and let your team leader show you the way, as you leave the nest and explore the beautiful Sequatchie Valley! You'll learn more in that week than in years of flying on your own! The wrap up party will be great and will be followed by the Superman Open!
Team Challenge registration fee is just $140!
For more information contact: James P Anderson at
334-265-4643 or jamespande@aol.com

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


Ryan's first flight, 4 years, © Paul Voight

Dave Wills at Mission Ridge, © Andy Stocker

Soaring high above Ellenville, © Bill Buffam

2005 Worlds Eric Reed Goal, © Jeff Huey


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