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Alphabetical listing of events.
2013 National PG Championships/USHPA Sanctioned PG Race to Goal National Championship - FL  
5/25/2013 through 5/31/2013

Location: Dunlap, CA
Sport: Paragliding
A challenging meet set in the Sierra Nevada Mtns. We have reserved an entire camp with all of its ammenities for this event.
Requirements: Standard Safety Equipment, P3 rating with Turbulence sign off, 2013 Dunlap Flight Park Club Annual Launch Fees and USHPA Membership.
Entry Fee: $350 ($325 prior to 4/1; $375 after May 15th)
For more information: Connie Work 559-338-2370
connie@lockelectric.com

More Info: http://flydunlap.org


Dry Canyon Memorial Day Fly-In  
5/25/2013 through 5/27/2013

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Sport: Hang Gliding & Paragliding
Come and join us for the 33rd annual Dry Canyon Fly-In in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Fly big desert air, enjoy the cool pines of nearby Cloudcroft, eat and stay in a community that loves soaring. Go for the glassoff! Contests, trophies, barbecue and good folks! HG and PG welcome! We'll hope to see you at "The Soar Spot of the Southwest." More Information: Robin Hastings 5755415744 RNHastings@zianet.com, or rgsa.info

More Info: http://rgsa.info


Eagle Paragliding Spring Instructor Certification Clinic  
5/11/2013 through 5/13/2013

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Sport: Paragliding
MAY 11-13: Instructor Certification Clinic with Rob Sporrer of Eagle Paragliding in Santa Barbara, California. This three-day clinic is open to Basic and Advanced Paragliding Instructor candidates, and those needing recertification. We invite you to apprentice with us anytime to get as much hands on experience as possible before the clinic. Visit www.paragliding.com, or call 805.968.0980 for more information.

More Info: http://www.paragliding.com


Eagle Paragliding Spring SIV Clinic #1  
5/5/2013 through 5/7/2013

Location: Napa, CA
Sport: Paragliding
MAY 5-7: Over-the-water Maneuvers Clinics in Northern California with Eagle Paragliding. America's top all-around acro and former national champion Brad Gunnuscio will be coaching you over the water with our state of the art towing set up. Eagle is known for high quality tours and clinics with lots of staff, and this Clinic is no exception. We encourage you to make the time for this important safety training with any qualified SIV instructor. Visit www.paragliding.com, or call 805.968.0980 for more information.

More Info: http://www.paragliding.com


Eagle Paragliding Spring SIV Clinic #2  
5/9/2013 through 5/11/2013

Location: Napa, CA
Sport: Paragliding
MAY 9-11: Over-the-water Maneuvers Clinics in Northern California with Eagle Paragliding. America's top all-around acro and former national champion Brad Gunnuscio will be coaching you over the water with our state of the art towing set up. Eagle is known for high quality tours and clinics with lots of staff, and this Clinic is no exception. We encourage you to make the time for this important safety training with any qualified SIV instructor. Visit www.paragliding.com, or call 805.968.0980 for more information.

More Info: http://www.paragliding.com


Eagle Paragliding Spring Tandem Certification Clinic  
5/9/2013 through 5/10/2013

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Sport: Paragliding
MAY 9-10: Tandem Paragliding Clinic with Rob Sporrer of Eagle Paragliding in Santa Barbara, California. We will be doing classroom and practical training at the best year round training hill in North America. Visit www.paragliding.com, or call 805.968.0980 for more information.

More Info: http://www.paragliding.com


East Coast Paragliding Championships/USHPA Sanctioned PG Race to Goal Regional Competition- ST  
5/5/2013 through 5/11/2013

Location: Florida Ridge, LaBelle, FL
Requirements: P3 with Tow sign-off; GPS Entry Fee: $300; Tow Fees: $150 Registration begins 2/1
More Information: David Prentice 505-720-5436 earthcog@yahoo.com, or earthcog.com

More Info: http://earthcog.com


Florida SIV #4  
5/17/2013 through 5/19/2013

Location: Sebring, Florida
SIV: Over the water maneuvers training at one of the best locations in the world.
Advanced instructor David Prentice guides each pilot at their own pace from beginner to the most advanced maneuvers. Sebring offers perfect weather with white sand beaches,crystal clear water with warm coastal air just minutes from downtown Sebring Florida.
More Information: David Prentice 505-720-5436 earthcog@yahoo.com, or Earthcog.com

More Info: http://Earthcog.com


Florida Spring Fling  
4/28/2013 through 5/3/2013

Location: LaBelle, Florida
The 9th annual Spring Fling: This is a XC clinic and fun trainer comp for newer pilots hosted by David Prentice. Daily briefings and discussions about PG XC. come learn and enjoy some of the best xc flying the USA has to offer. 30 to 80 km tasks in strong,smooth lift.
Scoring,retrieves and lectures included. Entry fee:$300 tow Fee $150 space is limited to 30 pilots.
More Information: David Prentice 505-720-5436 earthcog@yahoo.com, or Earthcog.com

More Info: http://Earthcog.com


FlyLaSalina.com Seventh Annual Fiesta Del Cielo Luna LLena Full Moon Fly-In  
5/23/2013 through 5/28/2013

Location: LaSalina Flying Ridge, Baja, CA,Mexico Deemed The Perfect Ridge by HG pilots in the late 70's, La Salina is known worldwide as Baja's best Airsport venue. Launch from 700' ridge, located 1/2 mile east of Pacific Ocean. Soar for hours, climbing to 3000 ft+ in desert thermals, then land on big/beautiful sandy beach, or cross country into Baja's world class wine country. Fly PG, HG, PPG, and trikes. Event sponsored by TEAM FlyLaSalina.com; Ejido La Mision; Ensenada Secretaria de Tourismo; www.Alexima.com and BajaBrent, More details at www.FlyLaSalina.wordpress.com; www.FlyLaSalina.com; or www.BajaBrent.com or call 760-203-2658, or 01152-1-646-124-5820 or email: bajabrent@msn.com

More Info: http://www.FlyLaSalina.com


Flytec Championship/USHPA Sanctioned HG Race to Goal XC Regional Comp - AT  
5/17/2013 through 5/23/2013

Location: Souther Field, Americus, GA
Sport: Hang Gliding
Requirements:H4 or foreign equivalent for open class, H3 or foreign equivalent for sport class, aerotow rating, XC & turbulence signoffs, extensive aerotow experience on the glider to be flown in the competition, 3D GPS
Registration: 12/10 to 4/10
Entry Fee: $325; Tow Fees: TBA
Prize money TBA, Trophies and Day Prizes
More Information: Jamie Sheldon 831-261-5444 naughtylawyer@gmail.com, or www.flytec.com

More Info: http://www.flytec.com


Instructor Clinic  
5/17/2013 through 5/19/2013

Location: Jackson Hole, WY
Sport: Paragliding
May 17-19: Jackson Hole, WY. Basic and Advanced Instructor Certification Clinic presented by Scott Harris and Jackson Hole Paragliding. 307 690 8726, scott@jhparagliding.com, www.jhparagliding.com

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


Owens Valley Spring Thermal & XC Clinic  
5/3/2013 through 5/5/2013

Location: Bishop, CA
Sport: Paragliding
MAY 3-5: Owens Valley Thermal and Cross Country Clinic with Eagle Paragliding. We have had great success in the Owens Valley with our groups. The Eastern side of the Sierra's and the White mountains are our playground for this clinic. We have had participants go over 60 miles in these clinics. View photos and videos from previous clinics at www.paragliding.com, or call 805.968.0980 for more information.

More Info: http://www.paragliding.com


Owens Valley XC Clinic #1  
4/26/2013 through 5/8/2013

Location: Owens Valley, CA
Both Divisions
Owens Valley with Kari. Fly one of the best sites in the US with one of the best pilots in the world. Kari is a Bi-Wingwal pilot and a 3-time world champion, World Record holder with multiple national champion titles under both of her wings. Let Kari's 30 years of flying and 23 years of living/flying the Owens Valley, be your guide! I will help customize your 3-4 day adventure to fit your needs whether you want one on one or a group setting. We will work on everything from take offs to landings, high altitude launches, dust devil awareness, reading the sky, how to map a thermal, goal setting and cross country.
For more information contact: kari@karicastle.com or 760-920-0748 or sign up at www.karicastle.com

More Info: http:// www.karicastle.com


The Pulpit Fly-In  
5/11/2013 through 5/12/2013

Location: McConnellsburg, PA
Sport: Both Division
Please attend and invite family, friends, and other pilots in for the weekend.
Location: On Route 30 on top of the ridge (Tuscarora Summit) If you start going downhill on Rt 30, you missed the turn.
Enter via dirt road next to the Mountain House Bar and Grill.
Launch Parking: located about 100 yards down the dirt road. If the lot is full (it is a small area), park along the side of the Mountain House Bar and Grill. Please do not park along the dirt road near launch, as this inconveniences nearby residents.
More Information: Patrick Terry 202-309-5362 PatrickFTerry@gmail.com, or www.CHGPA.org

More Info: http://www.CHGPA.org


2013 National Paragliding Championships FlyTec Championships East Coast PG Championships 2013 2013 Calendar