Does Training on the Coast Make You a Successful Pilot?

Does Training on the Coast Make You a Successful Pilot?  Recently, some Powered Paragliding Instructors have gravitated towards running their training programs at coastal training sites. These training packages are being dubbed as “coastal training vacations,” and cost quite a bit more than most inland schools. Being on the coast is a nice way to take a vacation, however, are these students leaving with the skills needed to become a successful pilot? As the sport has grown, BlackHawk’s National Training Centers have seen an influx of these students contacting us for “additional training.”Mike Robinson of BlackHawk Paramotors commented: “It’s easy to train students on the

BlackHawk Pilot Pal Takats at the 2014 RedBull Air Races!

BlackHawk Pilot Pal Takats at the 2014 RedBull Air Races!  BlackHawk Sponsored Team Pilot Pal Takats recently took to the sky in Rovinj Croatia for the 2014 RedBull Air Races! Flying his BlackHawk AirMax 220 Paramotor with Kestrel Pro Frame, Pal helped to increase exposure of this amazing sport and the BlackHawk line of gear. Rovinj is a small town situated on the western coast of Istria in Croatia. Visitors from all parts of the globe gathered to watch the best of the best showcase their flying skills. With excellent Mediterranean climate, numerous airport strips, and a large number of active sports pilots, Croatia has

Team BlackHawk Pilots Featured on CBS News

Team BlackHawk Pilots Featured on CBS News  Rex Pemberton and his Wife Melissa were featured on National News again. This amazing video and article, titled “Daredevil Couple Cheats Death Together,” was recently featured on CBS News. The couple have become famous around the world for their Airshow Wingsuit & Aerobatic plane exhibitions. This video interview features footage of what they do, how they met, and how they almost lost each other. All of us at BlackHawk are proud to have such an amazing couple as a part of our team, and we encourage you to follow their journeys by staying connected with them:Rex Pemberton on Facebook

Paramotor Tips on Prop Installation

Paramotor Tips on Prop Installation:  BlackHawk Paramotors is back to increasing our ever-popular Tips & Tricks Video Series. In this video, Mike Robinson of BlackHawk explains how to properly install your prop. This includes bolt & plate placement, proper tightening/torquing of the bolts, and how to make sure your prop is put on in the correct direction.If you have any questions regarding this video or others, please CONTACT US. (209) 786-7899 BlackHawk Newsletter Deals - Products - Events Email: First Name: Last Name:

A Jet Powered Carbon Fiber Wing?

A Jet Powered Carbon Fiber Wing?  Team BlackHawk Pilots Rex Pemberton, Melissa Pemberton, and Jason Johanson have started working on some incredible projects. Their goal is to develop a rigid carbon fiber Skydiving wing. The best part… It’s jet turbine-powered and fully aerobatic! The project is titled “The Xwing Journey,” and is being sponsored by Jet Cat USA. Rex Pemberton and his Team first tested the turbine engine by mounting it to a platform. After they determined it was running correctly, the team wanted to see the engine “in action” or on a moving platform. This was accomplished by strapping it to the back of a

Pal Takats Featured on Eipc TV!

Pal Takats Featured on Eipc TV!   CLICK HERE TO WATCH PAL TAKAT’S NEW VIDEO World renowned Paragliding and Powered Paragliding Pilot Pal Takats was recently Featured on Epic TV, flying his BlackHawk AirMax 220 Paramotor!  This amazing video features some of the most stunning Paramotor footage on the web.  We are very lucky to have Pal Takats representing Team BlackHawk, and we encourage you to click the following links to follow his Extreme Sports adventures! Pal Takats Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/takats.pal Pal Takats Youtube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/paltakats Pal Takat’s Website:  http://paltakats.com/ (209) 786-7899 BlackHawk Newsletter Deals - Products - Events Email:

Paragliding Adventure in La Salina Mexico With Team BlackHawk

Paragliding Adventure in La Salina Mexico With Team BlackHawk We Now Offer EXOTIC TRAINING VACATION PACKAGES! Contact us for more information and scheduling. Team BlackHawk Pilots had a blast at our recent trip to La Salina Mexico. In addition to multiple Cross-Country Paramotor Flights, the Team ventured to several Free-Flight sites in the area. Many Paramotor Pilots eventually end up crossing over into the realm of Paragliding. The Velocity Elektra Paraglider has become a highly sought-out glider due to it’s cross-over capability. Many pilots now desire a glider which can handle the demands of Powered Paragliding, while maintaining the performance features of a

8yo Paramotor Enthusiast Experiences Mexico!

8yo Paramotor Enthusiast Experiences Mexico!  Meet Jake Robinson – Son of BlackHawk’s Mike Robinson. This video highlights his recent adventure into La Salina Mexico with Team BlackHawk Pilots. What a lucky kid! In addition to several tandem Paramotor flights, Jake was the YOUNGEST Paragliding enthusiast to conquer the famous 700 foot La Salina Free-Flight Ridge!Special thanks to Baja Brent (http://www.bajabrent.com/) for hosting the BlackHawk crew, and all the Pilots who made this Jake’s “best vacation ever!” (209) 786-7899 BlackHawk Newsletter Deals - Products - Events Email: First Name: Last Name:

La Salina Mexico a TOTAL Success

La Salina Mexico a TOTAL Success! Team BlackHawk has been busy this year! After an amazing XC experience down the Sacramento River in January, Team Pilots continued their adventures in Mexico. Several new Paramotor students heard about the planned excursion and joined the Team for “one heck of a successful trip.” Heidi Lee of BlackHawk stated: “We have been planning this for a while. It just happened to come together in February when everyone’s schedules were aligned. It was really exciting to have some of our new students jump right in to the BlackHawk Family and share our adventure. Conditions were amazing. After countless hours of

Paramotor Training – From Start to Finish!

Paramotor Training – From Start to Finish! “It’s Just What We Do…”Over the years, thousands of individuals have experienced their life change forever in Valley Springs California. Even though these people come from all walks of life, and from all parts of the world, they all share the same amazing dream: To break the bonds of earth and to touch a cloud. From time to time, we get unique duos like father & son, mother &daughter, husband & wife, or boyfriend and girlfriend who want to embark on the Powered Paragliding journey together. In January of 2014, we had such a great duo visit the

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