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USPPA News
The latest news and what's happening around USPPA
Member Services
Upgrade
May 20,
2008
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Our upgrade to a different Member Services vendor is
complete. This should improve reliability while increasing bandwidth for the
same price. Thanks to Jerry Starbuck for tackling the thorny details of a
seamless transition. |
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Pikes Peak Powered Paragliding
May
11, 2008
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Thanks for the mention!
The Pikes Peak Powered Paragliding Club has recently completed a ground-up
overhaul of their web site and includes resources for the pilot. There is,
among other things, a brand new video and photo
Gallery, an extensive Weather page, and a comprehensive Resource page. The
Weather page is LZ specific and includes weather links for Christmas
Florida, the American Flyer PPG field in NM and the primary sites used by
the Pikes Peak pilots. If you would like a new LZ added, please let them know.
Send inquiries or suggestions to flyers@wrb.mailman.com or directly to
Mathew Wich |
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World Record Attempt
by USPPA Members Apr
23,
2008
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On
about May 3, 2008, several USPPA members and other pilots will attempt a
world record flight from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, following the
Panama Canal. Pilot Remy Swaab was the logistics genius that pulled off
organizing all the various permissions required. The Flight For Life is a
Charity fundraiser.
Jeff
Goin, who will be on of the eight pilots, will have coverage on
www.FootFlyer.com. Phil Russman, of
Lite Touch Films will be both flying and video documenting the attempt. It's
not a particularly long flight but some less-than-desirable stretches to
cover. Most pilots are flying with 4 gallon gas tanks. |
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Tandem Exemptions Expired
Jan 31,
2008
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As of Jan 31, 2008 the exemption to FAR 103 that
allowed tandem operations has expired. Powered tandem operations are no
longer legal whether wheel launched or foot launched.
We are in communications with the FAA regarding
the exemption and have been told there is no intent to disallow tandem
operations for those craft not covered by sport pilot. Foot launched tandems
are clearly not included in sport pilot as are many powered paraglider units
with wheel attachments.
The exemption was held by USUA (who we work
with), ASC and EAA. The exemption we are now working is the one we worked
out in 2002. |
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Newsroom
Policies and GoalsIndustry
news from press releases, events and developments in the industry are
presented here. Anything reported to the organization deemed worthwhile to
include will be put here. If you have some something newsworthy please
send it to
theUSPPA@gMail.com Advertising
will not be accepted on the web site due to possible conflicts and the
hassle of handling and selling it. Our desire is to keep this
non-commercial until the membership determines they want it...then the
policy will change.
Editorial
Policy can be found in the Bylaws and Mission Statement section under policies
here.
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