Peter Schulz, Richard Krüger-Sprengel and Thomas Keller
... clean up at the 2008 German Paramotor Trophy, flying the NAJA!
The first major paramotor competition since the NAJA was released provided an opportunity for this versatile glider to demonstrate how good it is, even when compared internationally.
Conditions were excellent, and a total of 9 tasks were ranked according to the international FAI regulations.
In the end, the top German paramotor pilots flying the NAJA held their own in the first-rate field of 28 competitors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Poland.
Results:
1st place international ranking foot launched: Peter Schulz / NAJA / FB Simo
5th place international ranking foot launched: Thomas Keller / NAJA / FB Simo
1st place German ranking foot launched: Peter Schulz / NAJA / FB Simo
3rd place German ranking foot launched: Thomas Keller / NAJA / FB Simo
1st place German ranking trike: Richard Krüger-Sprengel / NAJA / DIY construction
Congratulations to these pilots on their excellent results!
We would like to thank the organisers for their work in holding this event which ran smoothly and without incident.
There was also an entertaining programme of additional activities with Fun Cups, music and bonfire/BBQ evenings.
Numerous pilots were at the competition to free-fly and they had ample opportunity to discover the area around Ballenstedt and to test new gliders.
There was considerable interest in Powerplay’s NAJA.
Our test pilot Benny Hörburger caused a sensation with the 15m² (flat!) SWING FLASH combined with the new Fresh Breeze Sportix with low hangpoint.
The astonished spectators were amazed by his spectacular programme of spirals, SATs and counter-turns.
We hope you enjoy many safe flights,
The Powerplay Team
