Base Jumping from a Wind Turbine
Two base jumpers climb a wind turbine and take the plunge from 200 feet.
Florida Bill Intends to Strengthen Parasailing Safety
During the summer months the beaches in Florida are lined with adventure seeking tourist looking for a bird's eye view from a parasail. Little do they know that their adventure is widely unregulated in Florida...
Ultralight Pilots to Save the Rhino
A British ultralightlight pilot has made ultralight aircraft news while urging other microlight enthusiasts worldwide get involved in an effort to help save an endangered species.
Pilot Frank Spiniello recently traveled to South Africa and...
Going High Tech Against Ultralight Drug Smugglers
Enjoying your sport can be a little more challenging when your favorite way to fly also happens to be popular with criminals.
If you follow ultralight aircraft news, you've probably noticed that ultralights have long...
Back in the Air Again
An Australian hang glider pilot who has been banned from flying for the past 5 years has recently taken to the skies after completing his license suspension period order by the Civil Aviation Authority...
Air Cowboys Under Fire
A wildlife advocacy group, WildEarth Guardians, is petitioning President Obama to help stop the gunning down of coyotes from ultralight aircraft in the state of Idaho.
The practice of hunting from ultralight was approved by...
Powered Parachutes to the Rescue
Powered parachutes are more and more being recognized as a powerful tool to fight crime by local police departments. The slow flying speed of a powered parachute in comparison to a small airplane makes...
Police S.O.A.R. to Catch a Thief
Palm Bay Police in central Florida are using a new technology to catch a thief. The Search Operation Aerial Response team (S.O.A.R) will use powered paragliders in their day to day operations to conduct...
Canyon Pilot Plight
While Lionel De Antoni was landing his powered paraglider he noticed that his motor home was missing and police officers were waiting for his arrival. Dazed and confused, the pilot was arrested, his motor...
Fight For Flight
The progressive expansion of society is taking its toll on the hang gliding community. At least two flight centers in the nation are at risk of losing their privileges to operate.
Good Samaritan Pilot Attacked
When a paraglider pilot decided to be a Good Samaritan and talk to a group of troubled youths, he had no idea that his good deed would end up in a trip to the hospital.
Ultralight Busted With Mary Jane
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s air operations spotted and interdicted an ultra-light aircraft carrying $180,000 of illegal drugs crossing the U.S.-Mexican border.