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Welcome to the 
2026 US Paramotor Endurance Championship at Rough River
August 1st - 7th , 2026

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Pilot Registration Form

Where do you plan to sleep?

The very first international paramotor endurance championship ever held on U.S. soil.

This August, pilots from around the world will gather at the beautiful Falls of Rough Resort in Kentucky for a groundbreaking event that combines long-distance endurance flying with competition.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a passionate pilot looking for an unforgettable experience, this event is designed to celebrate skill, safety, and the pure joy of free flight.


 

What to Expect:

  • Endurance Competition – Push your limits on timed and precision cross-country flights
     

  • Daily Flying – Multiple flight windows each day; use your pilot decision skills to plan your tasks accordingly
     

  • Spot Landing and Bowling Tasks daily (weather permitting)
     

  • Airport Pilot Village – Camping, vendor area, and shower facilities on-site
     

  • 5 restaurants within 10 minutes of the runway
     

  • Ethanol-Free Fuel across the street
     

  • 200+ hotel rooms, cottages and/or AirBnB's nearby
     

  • Off airport camper/RV spots located at Falls of Rough Resort



     

  • Grand Prize – Brand new Vitarazzi Moster 185 engine awarded to the overall champion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Competitor Entry fee: $350
(includes one on-site RV/Camper parking spot in VIP parking area, good through Sunday, August 9th 23:59 midnight)
 

Gates Open:

Saturday, August 1st 07:00

(Non-Competitor camping and parking located
on the South East side of the runway)

Pilot Check-In Begins:
Saturday, August 1st 09:00 (Planning Office)

Opening Ceremony:
Sunday, August 2nd (time TBD) 

 

All Tasks End:
Thursday, August 6th 12:00
(Check Gaggle group chat for Closing Ceremony details)
Last Day of "Fly-in at the Falls" / available weather delays until:
Sunday, August 9th (22:00)

Airport and common areas must be
'clean and clear' by 22:00.
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Dining Facilities within a 10 minute drive:
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ABOUT US >

Freedom Flight Academy is a veteran-founded nonprofit powered paragliding school based in Southern Kentucky. We provide flight training to both veterans and civilians, with all proceeds helping fund scholarships that allow veterans to train and fly at little to no cost. More than a flight school, we’re a community built on trust, camaraderie, and the shared joy of taking to the skies. Our mission is to give veterans a renewed sense of purpose and adventure—one flight at a time.

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