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Byron Leisek
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13 years ago
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Scout Paramotor, Niviuk Paragliders, ParaJet Paramotors and Gin Gliders
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Byron Leisek AKA: The Sky Pirate has been flying since he was born in 1979. Byron grew up in a family of Hot Air Balloon pilots and at the age of 13 soloed in the sport of Hang Gliding. In 2005 Byron was introduced to the sport of Powered Paragliding and has been involved ever since. Byron currently has over 5900 Powered Paraglider flights including 667 tandem Powered Paragliding flights and has been instructing new pilots into the sport since 2011. Byron is also a certified parachute rigger and enjoys being a part of The Icarus Trophy Race each year where participants fly over 1000 miles, within one week and unsupported across the USA. Some of his experience includes: mountain flying, reserve pull and re-pack and is responsible for coining the phrase ParaCamping.
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PPG - Tandem Foot Launch Instructor
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05/01/2013
Can issue basic ratings (PPG 1-3). Can not issue advanced ratings.
PPG - Foot Launch Instructor
01/14/2016
Can issue basic ratings (PPG 1-3). Can not issue advanced ratings.
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