Lauren Tjaden writes:

Soar into fun with Quest Air Hang Gliding as we celebrate the
inaugural National Hang Gliding and Paragliding Day from 9 a.m.—5 p.m. on May
29, 2010 at Quest Air Hang Gliding, 6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland, FL
34736.

The interactive event welcomes the public into the world of free flying, and
will feature flying demonstrations (including a thrilling aerobatic flight
demonstration by U.S. Hang Gliding National Team Member and Quest Air instructor
Dustin Martin), lectures, games, and discounted tandem Discovery Flights.
Admission is free.

This colorful event is perfect for those on a “staycation” looking for something
adventurous to do on Memorial Day around the Groveland and Orlando areas. It
will be a nationwide celebration and membership drive, and provides a great way
to have fun while watching, learning about, and participating in the exciting
world of free flight.

“This is a great opportunity for people who are not familiar with hang gliding
and paragliding to experience what makes them so great, through the eyes of
dedicated chapter pilots. These people are some of the best pilots in the world,
and they are thrilled at the opportunity to share their sports with the public,”
said Paul Montville, Executive Director of USHPA.

Tandem flights may be made available to the press, providing writers and
photographers with the chance to experience this very colorful sport. Please
contact Paul Tjaden at Quest Air Hang Gliding at 352-429-0213 or
<info> to
coordinate, as space may be limited.

National Hang Gliding and Paragliding Day was established by the United States
Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA), a non-profit organization
whose purpose is to promote the growth of sport flying in foot-launchable
soaring aircraft.

USHPA develops, standardizes, and administers programs that foster and promote
practices for safe flying. USHPA maintains a working relationship with the FAA,
and other regulatory organizations, to insure continued access to airspace. The
organization also maintains relationships with public and private entities to
promote the procurement and maintenance of flying sites. USHPA is headquartered
in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information on hang gliding and
paragliding go to www.ushpa.org
(non-pilot) or www.ushpa.aero
(pilot member).