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Founded in 1973 by Don Mayer, Parachute Shop is backed with over four decades of industry experience. FAA Master Parachute Rigger, FAA Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner, Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot, and Glider Tow Pilot, Don also has over 2,000 skydives. The Parachute Shop is a full time parachute facility providing top-notch parachute packing, repair & services. Don Mayer’s Parachute Shop has established a first class business reputation and first class relationship with our customers that will last a lifetime!

Parachute Shop
Pepperell Airport, 165 Nashua Rd, Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-8550, Cell: (603) 897-5326
email: donmayer@parachuteshop.com

Dealer with Online Store

A leading supplier of avionics, pilot supplies, and aircraft services since 1984 - Gulf Coast Avionics keeps pilots, aircraft owners, and operators flying. Stop by their 29,000 square foot facility the next time you visit Central Florida; until then their comprehensive e-commerce website and product catalog serve as a fine introduction!

Gulf Coast Avionics
3650 Drane Field Road
Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: (863) 709-9714
email: info@gca.aero

DEALER & AUTHORIZED TRAINER

Military Freefall Solutions (MFS) is a Veteran-Owned, operated, & staffed small business. Headquartered in San Diego, CA with a tactical parachute training facility located on the California / Arizona border. MFS specializes in providing military parachute training and heavy drop support services as well as JPADS training and aircraft support to the U.S. military and foreign special forces.

Military Freefall Solutions
email: info@mffsolutions.com

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The Phillips 66 Aerostars are among the most recognized precision aerobatic teams in the sky, dazzling audiences at air shows around the world for more than a decade. Piloting the four-ship aerial performance with a combined 80-years of professional flying experience, theyhave established themselves as true ambassadors of aviation and a source of inspiration for fans, young and old.

Phillips 66 Aerostars
6413 Kingsbridge Dr.
Cary, IL 60013
Phone: (859) 250-3200
email: Phornick@teamaerostars.com

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A native Californian, Greg "Wired" Colyer took his first flight in a Cessna 172 at 7 years old and has been hooked ever since. Today, beginning his fourth decade of flying after 5 years of military service and 27 years serving the aviation community working for the FAA, Greg thrills thousands each year at airshows across the country in his two T-33 Shooting Star jets "Ace Maker" and "Ace Maker II."

Ace Maker Airshows
San Rafael, CA
www.acemaker33.com

Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows

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Eight-time consecutive U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and four-time consecutive World 4-minute Freestyle Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland began as a young airshow fan in his native New England. Earning his Pilot’s License while still a teenager, Rob began flying aerobatics almost immediately. After building valuable flight time and experience across six different aviation disciplines, Rob has been an airshow performer for nearly two decades. Although he is a humble and approachable man, his accomplishments are far greater than what we can list here—visit his website bio for the full picture.

Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows
Nashua, NH
www.ultimateairshows.com

Parachute Industry Association

Industry Associate

PIA is comprised of companies and individuals united by a common desire - to improve business opportunities in this segment of aviation. PIA actively pursues many technical, safety, and promotional projects that benefit its members and the industry it serves.

PIA
6499 S. Kings Ranch Rd. #6-#12
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Telephone (480) 982-6125
email: hq@pia.com

Dealer with Online Store

Wings and Wheels has been serving general aviation and the soaring community for more than 20 years! They have the largest and most comprehensive inventory of sailplane and soaring supplies in the USA, and nearly everything you find is in stock and can ship the same day!

Wings and Wheels
3525 W. Bavaria St.
Eagle, ID 83616
Telephone (208) 994-4110
email: sales@wingsandwheels.com

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Transair is Europe's largest and most respected supplier of flight equipment and pilot supplies. Now trading for over three decades, TransAir has earned a reputation for providing quality aviation products at affordable prices, with a service level which is unrivalled in the industry. TransAir supplies the entire aviation industry with their flight equipment from General Aviation pilots, flight training centers to commercial airlines and the military in more than 120 countries worldwide.

TransAir Flight Equipment
Shoreham Airport, Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex BN43 5PA United Kingdom
Telephone +44 1273 466000
email: info@transair.co.uk

DEALER

Uffe's Hope Shop was established in April 1981. The small trading company started in a small studio which included just a telephone and a desk (and Uffe). The company grew in popularity and became larger - Uffe's Hopp Shop now employs a staff of active Skydivers with over 12,500 jumps, 30 Gold, silver, and bronze medals, and a number of world records - jumping the goods they sell!

Uffe's Hopp Shopp
Kokillgatan 12 B
721 33 Vasteras Sweden
Telephone +46 21 355 750
email: uffe@uffeshoppshop.se

Full-Time

Instructional Ratings School

Located at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, Florida, Bram Clement haS been "training the trainer" since 2003, certifying over 3,000 Skydivers as Coaches and Instructors. USPA Coach, AFF, Static Line, IAD, and Tandem Courses are available. Working with small groups in a friendly atmosphere, they use personalized training and coaching to develop the skills they need to successfully complete the course and earn their skydiving rating.

Skydive Ratings
4241 Skydive Ln
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: (813) 312-5651
email: info@skydiveratings.com

Dash Aerosports

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Aerobatic and race Pilot Scott Farnsworth and his highly-modified "Dash Force One" L-39 Albatros Race Jet travel around the world to promote Dash Digital Cash at Airshows, Air Races, and other events. Former U.S. Marine and current Commercial Airline Pilot, Scott's event layout always includes more than just the jet and the cowboy hat . . . there are ALWAYS surprises in store! Make plans to see Scott and Dash Force One at their next event near you . . .

Dash Aerosports
Palm Beach, FL
email: dashaerosports@gmail.com

CAF Gulf Coast Wing

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Since their inception in the early 1970's, CAF Gulf Coast Wing has grown to over 200 members and fly a fleet of three vintage aircraft: B-17 "Texas Raiders," a 1947 Twin Engine Beech 18, and a 1943 U.S. Navy SNJ (with 306 Para-Cushions aboard).

Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing
Conroe, Texas, USA
https://b17texasraiders.org

Industry Associate

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a voluntary membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving. The purpose of USPA is three-fold: to promote safe skydiving through training, licensing, and instructor qualification programs; to ensure skydiving’s rightful place on airports and in the airspace system, and to promote competition and record-setting programs.

USPA
5401 Southpoint Centre Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Telephone (540) 604-9741
email: uspa@uspa.org

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Taking their passion for aviation and vintage aircraft and applying a unique concept, Vintage Pair perform at airshows all over Europe in their personal DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunks and privately owned North American Harvard aircraft. In other words, this team is about the Pilots and their love of warbirds — ALL of them, one pair at a time! With their aggressive multi-country annual performance schedule, and other vintage high-performance fighter aircraft in their future, they are well on their way to being one of Europe's most popular airshow acts. Coming soon to an aerodrome near you!

Vintage Pair
Duxford, United Kingdom
Facebook.com/vintagepairteam

Dealer

Hooker Harness, Inc. was founded by innovator Jack Hooker. Jack began producing seatbelts and shoulder harnesses in New York in the early 1970's. During the early years Jack produced a variety of harnesses primarily for the aviation industry. Through the years, Hooker Harness has become the most well known and respected producer of Aerobatic seatbelts and shoulder harnesses. The aviation background in harness production provided the foundation for Hooker Harnesses emergence into the racing industry.

Hooker Harness
324 East Stephenson St., Freeport, IL 61032
Telephone (815) 233-5478
email: info@hookerharness.com

DEALER WITH ONLINE STORE

RECERTIFICATION CENTER

PARA CENTRO LOCARNO is located in Ticino, Switzerland. For over 45 years they have provided the ultimate surroundings for the sport of skydiving. Materials and equipment for both Skydivers and Pilots can be discussed with our Rigging professionals.

Para Centro Locarno
Via Aeroporto
6596 Gordola, Locarno Switzerland
Telephone +41 917 452 651
email: info@paracentro.ch

Race 90

Honda Generators Race Team

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The Honda Generators Race 90 Team is a family-run air racing team that has been on the scene since 1986. They have been building, restoring, and racing AT-6 Texans for over 40 years. Their mission is to compete in and promote the world's fastest motorsport. Thanks to their wonderful fans, friends, and sponsors, they are able to field a highly competitive racer each year and have a great time doing it!

Race 90 – Honda Generators Race Team
1778 Earhart Court
Port Orange, FL 32128
Phone: (386) 760-7472
email: t6racing@aol.com