Here is a listing of PPG related resources and weather links. Be sure to suggest a resource if one is not listed:
:: PPG Training, Equipment and Parts ::
AirParamo - Phoenix, AZ
PPG school offering tandem Discovery flights, solo flight instruction, advanced instruction, motors, wings, trikes, helmets, varios, radios, etc.
Contact Info: Mo Sheldon, 602.692.7995, mo@airparamo.com
:: PPG Tips, Tricks, Mods, Words of Wisdom and More ::
Keep Your Decompression Port Clean - If you have a hard starting Simonini and you think your battery is taking a dive, try this quick and easy mantenance tip!
Easy Start Mod - If you have a Fly Products throttle grip or similar, and want to be able to start, kill and restart your motor with one hand, take a look at this.
Convenient Wind Sock Pole Holder - If you've got a truck with an open bed, check out this cool idea. Never again will you worry about using bungee coords, rocks, straps or spikes to erect your pole.
20 Rules Of PPG Flight - Some great words of wisdom every pilot should understand before defying gravity.
If You Think You Can, You Should.
:: PPG Repair Services ::
Para-Motor City - Albuquerque, NM
Repair of damaged PPG wings, wing inspection services and much more. These guys do amazing work when it comes to getting damaged wings back into the air
I'm Fly'N Mfg., LLC - Maricopa, AZ
Fabrication of aluminum and steel, Lath & milling machine, welding, repairs, wood props, Powder coating, Teflon and Ceramic coatings.
Contact Info: Richard Ankrom, 520-568-4976, Phoenix Regional Airport, Email
AirScrew Performance - Glendale, AZ
Light Aircraft service. PPG Motor repair and maintenance. Propeller balancing and repairs.
Contact Info: Steve Beatty, 623-842-3902, Email
Dr. Vinyl - Mesa, AZ
Cosmetic auto painting, including color matching and touch-up work.
Contact Info: Larry Sellmeyer, 480-227-7371
Sports Aloft Rigging - Oro Valley, AZ
Minor Repair Shop (major work better done at factory); Wing porosity testing; Reserve Inspections and Re-packing; Custom Sewing/Repairs (tents, bags, climbing gear)
Contact Info: Mic Sherwood, 520-440-6676, riggerss4@yahoo.com
Powered Paraglider Radio Show - Weekly internet radio show about PPG with archives. Listen to the Michael Purdy and Casey Cadwell on the Powered Paraglider Radio Show every Monday evening, the only live internet PPG radio!
MacPara Paragliders - Maker of the Eden 3, Muse 2 and Spice wings for motored flight
Ozone Paragliders - Make of the Rush, Roadster and Viper wings for motored flight
Apco Paragliders - Maker of the Prima, Karma and Thrust wings for motored flight
U-Turn Paragliders - Maker of the Bodyguard, Infinity 2 and Obsession wings for motored flight
Its a Mac Attack!
Flingin' A Sting Wing.
:: PPG Equipment Manufacturers and Importers ::
Fly Products - PPG manufacturer in Italy, maker of the popular Power, Gold and Max series of paramotors utilizing the Simonini G24 or Mini 2 motors. Also manufactures the popular Flash Trike.
Bailey Aviation - PPG manufacturer in the UK, maker of the Bailey 4-stroke line of paramotors.
Aerocorsair - US Importer of the Cors-Air M21Y PPG and microlight engine.
