 Stinky Fish & Barnacle Lake!
The Salton Sea is a unique environment to fly our microlight aircraft at. The air is often calm ALL DAY LONG! The lake calms the air, because it does not heat it - hence, excellent flying conditions. BEWARE - the thermals are only a short distance away from the edge of the lake during the mid day.
What's up?
Pilots from all over the world will be coming to fly here. If we get enough pilots, we may be able to set a world record for pilots in the air at the same time. Watch for the mass-launch, it's quite a spectacle!
Mostly, we just camp, talk, drink, party, sleep and FLY! Come enjoy the camaraderie and community that happens every time two or more PG pilots decide to go flying together.
From Paratoys:
Schedule:
Thursday- registration, open flying
Friday- registration, cross countries & open flying
Friday night- Bonfire, prop burning & beer bust
Saturday- competitions, events, open flying & cross countries
Saturday night- barbecue feast & raffle prize giveaways
Sunday- open flying
 We have secured over 200 acres of land adjacent to the Salton Sea Mobile Home & RV Resort and camping will be available for a fee on the "Flight Line" or, if you choose to have full RV Hook ups your RV reservations can be made in advance by calling Garland at (760) 394-4333
If you have not attended a Salton Sea fly in here is what you can typically expect at Salton Sea:
• Smooth lake air, desert sun and all day flying at almost 200 ft below sea level!!
• A steady off lake breeze making all day thermal-free flying possible.
• Lots of places to explore from miles of beach to mountains and flat lands.
• Several restaurants that welcome us and encourage pilots to fly in and eat
(one even gave a discount if you flew in last year)
• Lots of land to safely host competitions.
• Great weather averaging 75 degrees while much of the country is still under snow.
• Cool nights, perfect for bonfires.
• Lots of space for "on the flight line" dry camping or a full RV part with hookups only a few hundred feet away.
• Nearly no neighbors to complain about the hundreds of paramotors flying around.
There are a few changes to the site. We will be there in January with larger machinery flattening and compacting the field to remove rocks, create a larger field and reduce dust. We will also be clearing a separate field for competition (time allowing) so we can keep the main field open while the completion is active.
The beach location used in previous years is not available for any launching or landing. Please do not attempt to fly from these areas as you will be charged with trespassing.
 RV's and camping will be allowed on the flight line this year due to the abundance of room we now have. (There will be a RV and camping fee). Those of you wanting Full RV hook ups can still register with Garland at the RV Park and access to the new site is easy. This 200+ acre site gives us the ability to separate the landing and takeoff areas providing a safer environment for all. It also provides ample room for the USA National Competition planned and supported by the USPPA and BlackHawk Paramotor.
Planned Activities:
Kiting War and Bear Drop- We will be limiting this event to non-pro pilots. We are excited to see all of you "average Joes" compete for this one. So all of you trainers out there, have your best guys or gals get practicing!! We will try to hold this event on Saturday, but may reschedule to when winds are optimal.
Speed Race- a true Le Mans start! This is a round the pylon and back race of approximately 12 miles. All welcome on this one. Lots of fun to watch too!
Clinics- To be announced.
Beer Bash and Bonfire- Friday night, lots of beer, lots of wood and lots of fun.
USA PPG National Competition, Saturday or weather permitting.
Saturday night banquet- awards ceremony and drawing for great giveaways! Any donations from vendors or otherwise would be appreciated.
Party and campfires- every night. Come hang out and socialize, make new friends and have a good time.
RV Park will accept your UPS, Fed Ex, USPS etc. deliveries of your equipment.
Directions:
http://g.co/maps/ex58n replace CA-86S with your address.
Thank you so much for your support and we hope to see you all there!
Mike and The BlackHawk Crew
Salton Sea 2012 Pilot Registration:
Starting at: $65.00
February 9-12, 2012
$65 pre-registration for pilots (available till January 15th)
After January 15th registration is $85 and can only be done at the event check in. There will be unlimited room for pilots to fly but we can not guarantee a t-shirt or dinner for those that do not pre-register, this will be a first come, first serve basis so please per-register online.
Registration includes: Admission to fly, 1 event t-shirt and Saturday BBQ dinner
Register here:
http://store.paratoys.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=1
As always, this event is free for spectators. |
