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Powered Parachute Adventure Opportunity
Jim,
I don't want to send a complete copy of the treatment at this time, but will get a full copy with all the details including the production company etc., to anyone who is interested enough to submit an audition video.
What we are doing is putting together a reality show that will involve international travel, using a powered parachute, a car, and a boat. It will involve setting around 2 dozen world records, and will take place this summer. The program is in pre-production right now, and we need at least one if not two more women, and potentially have space for one more man. We encourage anyone interested to submit a 1-2 min audition video, and encourage more to apply than the spots we have left.
The video should tell us a little about themselves, their passion for adventure, and why they would be the right addition to a reality show that will be fun, exciting, and set so many world records.
Please give me a call, or drop a note if you have any questions, and or feel free to have anyone who is interested contact me directly.
Thank you,
Clinton E. Maxwell (
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Creator, writer, and Co-executive Producer
218.760.6655
ASC Charges FAA
July 5th, 2011. Lake City, FL
Today, Aero Sports Connection, Inc. the national organization that supports ultralight and light-sport aviation, filed formal charges against the Federal Aviation Administration with the Department of Justice.
ASC has been an exemption holding non-profit organization for over 16 years and supported over 20,000 pilots and instructors to promote safety. That makes ASC the largest exemption holder ever. The Practical Test Standards developed by ASC have also been used by the EAA bringing its total exposure to over 25,000 copies printed and many more electronically transfered.
The FAA has attempted to unilaterally change the definition of powered paragliders and hang gliders in violation of its own standard practices and in violation of federal law. Clear presentations of the violations and their impact have been provided to the DOJ and other government agencies that may be able to help correct the transgression. ASC is seeking correction of this definition to avoid further impacts to the community.
Meanwhile, ASC is also filing for protection under Federal "whistle blower" law in order to prevent further retaliation on the part of the FAA.
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New - Efforts continue see ADA complaint accepted by FAA
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ASC PPG Exemption Extended - Exemption 9785A
Press release
September 17, 2010- Lake City, FL
On September 17, 2010, ASC received an extension to training exemption No. 9785 that applies to training in aircraft that meet all of the requirements of 14CFR 103, except 103.1(a) thereby allowing two place tandem training operations.
This applies to aircraft that meet part 103 empty weight and are not N numbered. This includes both footlaunch powered paragliders and footlaunch powered paragliders that happen to have wheels. This also covers paragliders, hang gliders and powered hang gliders.
This is available to ASC members with registered vehicles who meet the qualification of training and experience for instructor.
Forms are attached vehicle registration and Basic Flight Instructor. For more information and how to use the exemption see www.aerosports.org .
See exemption 9785A HERE
How to be a BFI here http://www.aerosports.org/training/ppgbfi
Sun n' Fun had 26 Ultralights that is up 6 from last year.
Instructor List
The instructor list has become so large it did not work. We have restructured it to four pieces to make it work.
See CFI List names less than "L"
See CFI List names greater than "L"
ASTM
ASTM Standards available, save money, join ASTM F37 committee and get all the light-sport standards.http://www.astm.org/Standards/sports-and-recreation-standards.html
Jim Stephenson President/CEO
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