Powered Paragliders Descend on Farmington, MO for Public Demonstration

By Fred Harl

Local powered paraglider (PPG) pilots soared in the skies over Farmington, MO over the last few days during a public demonstration of PPG sport flying. From Thursday to Sunday, weather permitting, the flights were scheduled to be held in the early mornings and late evenings when the air is cooler and more stable. The paragliders shown here flew on Friday evening using the backpack mounted fan motors. Other models may mount the fan motors on tricycle or quad wheeled frames. Though licensing is not required for most models, a considerable amount of training is needed to operate PPG aircraft safely.