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TOW JAM 2006 Prince Edward Island, Canada.
TOW JAM 2006 Prince Edward Island, Canada.
An open invitation to all pilots. PEI is holding a second annual Tow
Jam. This event will be held on June 16th, 17th, & 18th. Friday the
16th will be a play date for all those who wants to come early and try
some non-structured flying. Just a fun day more then anything.
The main event will be on Saturday and Sunday. We will tow by day and
have home grown music and campfire by night, hence "Tow Jam". If you
play an instrument then it is mandatory you bring it along regardless
your skill level.
You are welcome to pitch a tent in our back yard RSVP or contact me for
information on Motels and campgrounds in the area.
I am hoping to get Slemon Park this year for at least one of the dates.
Slemon Park has an 8000' runway with lots of potential for XC flights.
We have a 3000' groomed grass strip available to us for the bulk of the
towing. If you have towing equipment I recommend you bring it with you.
If you are not trained in flying under tow it could be an opportunity
to get some experience. Pegasus Paragliding will be running a tow
clinic during the weekend. You must be a rated pilot and a member of
HPAC to take in any of the tow clinics.
Contact me at brendon@pei.sympatico.ca for more details.
Prince Edward Island is the smallest of the Canadian provinces both in
size and population. While it is densely populated, it is not
overcrowded. The Province is also called 'PEI', or simply 'The Island'.
They say that to be a 'true blue' Prince Edward Islander you must be
born here. Otherwise, you're 'from away'. Despite this divine right to
citizenship, Islanders adopt all who come to stay and its 1.2 million
annual visitors. They come to the Island to enjoy its pastoral scenery,
relaxing white sandy beaches and relaxing pace.
The 'Island way of life' is an often quoted and much discussed idea in
Canada's small green province in the Gulf. For both Islanders and those
'from away' the quality of Life on this Island is the best. It is an
ideal place to raise a family, to operate a business or to rejuvenate
the mind. The way of Islanders and their lives are clearly expressed in
its arts, culture and heritage. Everywhere you will find crafts,
theaters, and festivals that celebrate life here on the Island.
Prince Edward Island now has a new attraction, Paragliding! It has
been a struggle for us few pilots that call this place home. For a few
years now we have played on several approved small costal sites
contending with tides, winds, and work schedules. Last year a devoted
crew of a few pilots has pushed into the frontier of PG towing on PEI.
It has opened up a whole new gamma of opportunities for Paragliding over
our quiet little oasis
PEI is a burst of thermals all spring long with its plowed fields
stretching for miles in every direction. The thermal potential here, as
I am told by experienced pilots, is endless. Add to that an infinite
number of landing zones and the beautiful scenery and you have a
paradise for XC flights.
One thing that all pilots must realize is that being above the island
by only a few hundred feet is so very different than most other
destinations. From only 300 feet you can see from the North Shore to
the South Shore of the province. Add a few more hundred feet and on a
clear day you can see from tip to tip.
We have over 40 practice tows behind us since our inaugural flight, one
of which can be seen at www.flypei.ca . With plenty of towing practice
behind us we are now ready and excited to move forward into the
challenging future of cross country flying. With this brand new season
ahead of us, stand by to hear of Island record breaking news.
I personally look forward to the season ahead and I welcome any and all
pilots to our island. I will do my best to accommodate all those who
come to visit us.
Brendon McKenna
Take Care In The Air
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