Thanks to the tireless efforts of Terry Alford, we have definitely
secured a location for the First Annual Paramotor Convention. It
will be April 5-9(Thurs.-Mon.) at the River Wilderness Golf and
Country Club located along the beautiful Manatee River near Parrish,
Florida.
This location will be perfect as it has large fields that allow
take-offs from any direction, an abundant area for cars and displays, and
some of the most beautiful scenery along Florida's west coast. It is
just minutes from the major highways and accomodations, and from the
air has breathtaking views of Tampa Bay, the Skyway Bridge, Sarasota
and the local habitat. A sunset flight from this location will be in
your memory for a long, long time.
Entry fee to the event for pilots will be $95. This will include
daily flying (record attempt), EAA(Experimental Aircraft Assoc.)
membership-for insurance purposes, EAA magazine subscription, and a
banquet dinner on Saturday night(April 7th). Those already having
active EAA membership need only pay a $65 entry fee. Additional
family members or guests wanting to attend the banquet can do so
with
a $25 charge. Proper dress for the banquet is required. An entry
form for those wanting to pre-register will be sent out soon along
with a schedule of events, directions and other information.
A food
cart will be provided daily for those wanting to stay at the
location
and buy lunch. Emergency medical services will also be on site. For
those needing camping or hotel information, please refer to previous
posts under the "Parastars" section of the "discussion groups" tab
at
the home page. Let's get ready to have some fun flying in the warm
sunshine, meeting old friends and making new ones, and setting a new
record for the number of paramotors in the air at one time! Don't
miss out on this international event!