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Ep 196 Nathan J Finneman https://www.paramotorarkansas.com/pages/run-into-the-sky-guest

My name is Nathan. I’m a pilot based out of Colorado. I’ve flown all around the world in various aircraft. From gyro-copters to jets and everything in between. If it has wings, I’d try and fly it. I guess it’s safe to say I have a taste for adventure. There is something truly defining when it comes to to the relationship of “man and machine”. I have been in aviation for the last 15 years. I started out flying hang gliders in my late teenage years, and progressed to ultralights. My aviation career has had a multitude of variations. I operated leak detection system operations on the back of a helicopter for oil pipeline companies. Also few trainer jets specializing in guidance system applications. Paramotors game into my life around 2010, and it’s one of the few flying activities I can say still has the same magical affect on my soul. I flew airshows for about 5 years in paramotors with my buddy Chris Montes, had an absolute blast doing that. Also had several what I call code brown moments flying butt fans over the years. I represented Team USA with Matt Minyard in the World Pylon Racing Championships in Egypt in 2017. And flew through the arches of Moab with Bear Grylls. I have truly met some of the best people around the world because of this sport. I’m often asked, do I prefer flying airplanes more than paramotors. I often disagree. There is something about paramotoring that still encompasses the true freedom that pilots once experienced nearly 100 years ago in the barnstorming era. I feel like this is one of the last aviation realms that a pilot can still feel like a barnstormer. So all this talk about a world altitude record we recently set. And how the help of an amazing team individuals, paired with an incredibly short weather window with temperatures hovering at -14F and winds over 40kts put an American Flag back on the record books. * About Paramotor Arkansas, Run Into The Sky Nonprofit, our mission and how you can help * Soar into the heart of our mission at Run Into The Sky, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled veterans by providing them with the exhilarating opportunity to learn and fly paramotors. Our commitment extends beyond the skies, as we strive to equip veterans with adaptive gear tailored to their disabilities. Join us in making a difference at http://www.RunIntoTheSky.org

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Ep 195 - Daniel Leakey - 5th Day Outdoors

Originally from England, I have been in the USA since early 2003. I came across the pond to train as an aircraft mechanic for missionary aviation where I ended up serving with harvest Aviation in a hangar now home to Florida flight sports. Though I don’t work in aviation now, I am heavily involved in our local community through tourism as board member for visit hardee and run my own outdoors adventure business primarily operating on the peace river with kayak ecotourism. With a passion for people to enjoy life outdoors, I love to promote opportunities like Florida flight sports because of offers a sense of freedom and opportunity to see our rural county from a different perspective again from the sky. I combine this life of adventure with encouraging others to take the opportunities to invest in their own healthy lifestyle choices and use my personal story and health journey to inspire others to live their dreams in a prodactive way! (I have flown with Gorilla and hope that one day I can become a student of his too!

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Ep 194 - Butch Fly landing in a tree...what happened?

I'm Butch Fly, a passionate paramotor enthusiast who took to the skies for the first time on May 5. Since that exhilarating day, I've clocked nearly 50 flights, all made possible by the intensive training I started on April 1. I made a life-changing decision to relocate from Alabama to Arkansas, driven by my dedication to support the Run Into The Sky Nonprofit, co-founded by Sean Symons. Together, we're building a unique school aimed at empowering disabled veterans. Our mission is to teach them the art of flight, not just as a thrilling experience but also as a therapeutic endeavor. We focus on helping individuals cope with PTSD and various disabilities, opening up a world of possibilities through the freedom of flight.

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Ep 193 Larry Shumard

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Space Shuttle Flew under him!

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Ep 192- Stay Bad - Danielo

Hey, my name Is Danielo and It is no accident that the motto of my school is “Learn to fly, run into the sky!” I’m Brazilian born, raised in France, and now make my home in Los Angeles. Before I became a pilot, I traveled the world as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher, exploring the cultures of over 50 countries! My first foray into extreme sporting was skydiving, in which I received my A license. My life mantra is to STAYBAD, meaning to Stay Beyond Any Definitions, to live life without limits, and to push oneself to greater heights. One of my main pursuits is flying and teaching others to fly. It is extremely gratifying share the freedom and beauty of being outdoors in this unique way—flying over sand dunes, the ocean, poppy fields—it’s like nothing else. I have been a pilot for 6 years and am a USPPA certified instructor as well as being certified in tandem flights. When paramotoring, I fly with the Qubik 21m in custom colors. For paragliding, I use the Hook 5 p, 24m, in golden. When I am not flying, dancing, or teaching, you can find me creating videos, combining my love of flying with original content sharing my adventures.

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Ep 191 - Cold weather gear What do you fly during the cold months of the year? What do you wear?

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Our mission is to increase the participation of women and girls in the sport of powered paragliding through experiences, education, training, and community with a focus on its use in overcoming past trauma. Paramotor Arkansas Flight School - http://www.ParamotorArkansas.com

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Dedicated to serving disabled veterans by providing them with the opportunity to experience the excitement and freedom of flight. Our mission is to empower veterans through the transformative power of paramotoring, helping them to rebuild their confidence, find a sense of purpose, and connect with a supportive community.

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Paraglider Inspection https://paraglider-inspection.myshopify.com/

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Kangook America http://www.KangookAmerica.com

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Airsports USA https://www.facebook.com/FLYAirSportsUSA/

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Who is PPG Grandpa? Sean Symons also known as PPG Grandpa has been flying paramotors since 2019. He is based in Conway Arkansas and is part of the Conway Flyers Club. He runs a paramotor podcast which first aired January 2020 at http://www.ParaTalk.org

Sean runs a paramotor flight school .... Ready to learn how to fly ? http://www.ParamotorArkansas.com

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Ep 190 - Jeff Goin the author of the PPG Bible

Bio: Airline Captain, Author, Software Developer, Reaction Simulation Founder & CEO. Jeff Goin is a flyer of things, author, and software developer. He founded the US Powered Paragliding Association in 2001, authored two books on the sport, was creator of the Risk & Reward video, and Master PPG series. He is a 737 Captain and has been flying airliners for 35 years, and also flies an Enstrom helicopter, hang glider trike, and Beechcraft bonanza. In 2020 he founded Reaction Simulation and is trying to revolutionize how pilots learn and maintain proficiency using devices they already have or relatively inexpensive virtual reality gear. http://www.ReactionSimulation.com

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Ep 189 PATRIOT PARAMOTOR

Jerry Deavers I'm a USPPA certified PPG Instructor and a member of “Bad Apples” Brotherhood. I have been teaching PPG since 2020 and have helped many students achieve their dreams of flight! I myself have been flying for over 7 years and have turned this passion into helping others achieve their overdue childhood dream of flying like superman. Nothing is more pleasing than when a student takes their first flight and when they land, describing their experience. Some cry, some are glad to be on the ground. Some can't wait to do it again right away. Out of all those feelings and excitement, I have never seen one not going on a 2nd flight and beyond.

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Ep 188 - Ben Raven  

I’m Ben, 28 from the UK. Caught the flying bug from flying light aircraft but fell in love with paramotoring. Have been paramotoring since Jan 2019. Have done some instructing of new ppg pilots too. In the last 2 years a I’ve added ballooning too, progressing to commercial pilot level and ultimately departing a successful 10 year career in IT to spend my days flying as much as possible. Love travelling all over and flying in other countries, have recently competed in a world hot air balloon championship in Poland, (teaming up with our friends from the USA) Run Into The Sky Inc. Paramotor Podcast

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Ep 187 All about Run into the Sky Nonprofit  

for #disabled #veterans learning to fly #paramotor

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