Check out the animated film slated for release in April 2011,
called 'Rio'.
This film, from the creators of 'Ice Age', focuses on a blue Macaw who learns to
fly, among other things. One scene revolves around hang gliders flying from the
launch in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
USHPA will be distributing information to clubs, schools, and chapters to help
them approach movie theaters in each region. The organization hopes pilots will
partner with theaters in cross-promotional campaigns to increase the visibility
of our sports. Successful local campaigns could include setting up a hang glider
in lobbies, handing out rack cards with local contacts to parents interested in
free flight, or even running a raffle for a lesson in exchange for contact
information. Watch for more information on USHPA's many projects in the new
year, including the previously mentioned outreach initiative, and watch the Rio
trailer at www.rio-themovie.com, in the meantime.
May 28 is National Hang Gliding & Paragliding Day in 2011
More details about USHPA's plans and requests for your events for the USHPA
calendar and the magazine will go out soon.
