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I’m Cullen Mahoney. I started flying in 2020. My journey in flying paramotors started in Homestead, FL. Flying has changed my life for the better and has truly become my passion. The friends and experiences that come with the world of flying paramotors has made me appreciate this awesome sport even more.
I believe I’d be a good fit for the position of treasurer for the USPPA. I have previous experience as a treasurer and I would like to serve the PPG community. My vision is to work with the USPPA and its members to help keep this sport self-regulated and fun for everyone.
I started my PPG journey at the end of 2018 after watching YouTube videos and becoming obsessed with it. I contacted the local PPG school, which I now partially own, and began my formal training. I was instantly hooked. I fly several times per week now, own several paramotors and wings, and am certified as an instructor in foot and wheel launch. I love to fly in new places, meet pilots across the globe, and witness the euphoria that new pilots experience when they finally realize their dreams of flight.
I am passionate about Powered Paragliding and would like to see stronger participation in the USPPA by our membership. I believe open dialog with members about what they want to see from the organization, and what additional value we could provide, would help more pilots become active. I would work toward a goal of having all PPG pilots registered with the USPPA, having them actively participating in the future direction of the organization, and providing those members additional value for their dues. As a board member for the USPPA, I would bring more than two decades of experience working in finance and leading membership banking initiatives.
"Hello from Virginia! From the first time I saw a paramotor rip a low pass, I was hooked. I spent years in general aviation flying fixed wing aircraft thinking that was the best course forward to fulfill my aviation desires, but my passion very quickly shifted tracks into a full time obsession with flying paramotors. I am enthralled what paramotor has to offer.
My main focus is safety, I see a lot of mis information being shared and taught, bad field habits, and with the rapid growth of new pilots, has collectively become my motivation to become an instructor and help people achieve their own aviation dreams… safely. I hope to bring that same mindset to the board of the USPPA, helping the sport maintain positive representation in the eye of the public as well as helping new and existing pilots have access to resources and information to keep themselves and everyone around them safe and excited to see us. I’m overly creative, motivated, funny, and unusual. I feel like my skill sets can really benefit the organization and PPG pilots alike."
"I began flying a powered paramotor in 2004, enjoying the sport alongside my father. After a break, I resumed in 2021, training with Eric Dufour. I love meeting new people at various gatherings, learning new experiences, and traveling a bit.
I believe I would be a great fit for the position due to my extensive experience serving on an HOA board for six years, including roles as secretary and president. This background has equipped me with the skills to effectively serve on the board. My vision for the organization includes enhancing safety standards without imposing regulations, as I am deeply committed to protecting the integrity of our sport. In my professional career, I am well known for my follow-through and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently."
Andrea 'ALY' Yancy learned how to fly Paramotors in 2019 and started working in PPG as a warranty manager processing parts and ordering. ALY never did have any aviation experience prior to paramotor and has since fallen in love with all things aviation.
"I think I would make for a good secretary for USPPA because I love to be involved and work with a team in marketing, problem solving, and planning for future events. USPPA has been on an upward momentum and I would love to help keep this upswing going! I would love to see the community more involved with USPPA as well!"
Christian Carron's journey into paramotoring began in 2017 when he attended the Fun Flyin' course, inspired by the exhilarating RedBull videos he had seen online. Since then, he has become an instructor and developed a deep passion for responsible flying and building a strong, supportive paramotor community. With a unique blend of military discipline and tech-industry innovation, Christian brings a wealth of experience to the USPPA. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army engineering officer, he has spent the last five years working in tech at Amazon. This combination has equipped him with robust organizational skills and a keen understanding of how technology can enhance operations and engagement. Christian's vision for USPPA as secretary is to leverage his technical expertise to modernize and streamline the organization's processes. He aims to increase member engagement and build value for the organization by integrating more closely with the broader paramotor community. His goal is to implement automation and cutting-edge technology to take USPPA to the next level, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the sport. "I believe my background in both military leadership and tech innovation positions me uniquely to serve USPPA," Christian states. "I'm committed to fostering responsible growth in our sport while using technology to enhance our community connections and organizational efficiency."
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This current election is for the positions of TREASURER and SECRETARY for the term that will start 01/2025 and will end 12/2026.
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