During this week we did a Paramotor Tour with our new friends, Adam Giles who lives in Minnesota, and Steven Harris, a native of Pennsylvania. Both took their Paramotor training in the USA and arrived on the island after coordinating with Instructor Luis Ruiz. Not only would they be flying and polishing their sports skills, but Luis would take them to visit some points of interest on the island during the week.
Day # 5 – Saturday, April 01, 2023 – San German
We returned to the SW part of the island. This time we agreed to arrive early at the flight area located in the place known as Papote’s Place in San Germán. There, as expected, the conditions were ideal for flying from 6:30 to 9:30 AM.
Saying present were the pilots, Edgardo Rivera with his wife Wilnelia, Darwin Hernández, Alex Disla, Luis Ruiz, Adam Giles, Steven Harris, Wilkins Torres and Tim Slauson picking up a Paramotor.
All the pilots goes flying without major problems in their Take Off. And several of them extended their flight for more than an hour and a half, this was the case with Alex, Adam, Edgardo and Steven.
In the case of Steven Harris, this night he will return to USA, so, this was his last fly in that visit. Adam Giles will return to his home tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the student Wilkins Torres continued with his training, assisted by Luis Ruiz. Already at 9:30 AM, the thermals began to get strong in the place and it was time to finish the activities.
Day # 6 – Sunday, April 02, 2023 – Lajas Valley, Jose Sanchez Sr Place…
Steven left for the USA at dawn, and Adam arrived very early in the morning to Lajas along with Luis Ruiz, Edgardo Rivera, Darwin Hernández, and José Sánchez SR.
This time the flight area was the land of José Sánchez SR. which are located very close to the PR305 of Lajas. Once again, the conditions for the South area of the island were very good to fly, that, if the pilots can take off in zero wind conditions.
This time Adam decided not to try it, since he had discomfort in one of his legs from yesterday’s flights. Darwin managed to get out together with Luis Ruiz, who this time arrived and fly on a Trike. Edgardo and José Sánchez, on his Trike, had trouble getting out in light winds conditions.
Once in the air, Darwin and Luis flew in the direction of Guanica, a closer town of Lajas.
When they returned to Lajas, Luis landed to bring his Trike to Edgardo. He had a long run in the morning from his house in Aguas Buenas, 2 hours away, so, Not flying was not an option. Fortunately, he Take Off and fly in his first attempt. In the meantime, José decided not to fly since his Trike bend a tube that need fix, that should be made in the week.
At about 9:30 AM, the weather for good flights closed again and strong winds entered. So we finished our activities for the day.
At night Adam returns to the USA, and both, he and Steven were very happy with the experiences and treatment received. And that’s what it’s all about. Thank God.
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