Baja PPG

San Diego, California

About Baja PPG
My name is Michael Purdy and I have been involved with powered paragliding since I first observed the sport about nine years ago. Once I saw it, I was completely hooked.

Back then training was, well let's just call it sketchy. I was lucky enough to stumble across a small group of local pilots who helped me gain the competence needed so as not to be a danger to myself or those around me. And life-long friendships were formed.

One of the things I tell people who ask about our sport is that it is one of the few things in my life that was more fun than I expected and remains one of my greatest passions.

I also realized that when flying was not an option, the next best thing was talking about it. So, in 2000 I approached the most famous and accomplished pilots I knew and we created the Powered Paragliding Show. Casey Cadwell, Jeff Goin and Bob Armond and I began a weekly, online radio show that became more popular than our wildest expectations with more than 12,000 loyal listeners. For more info on the PPG Show and it's hosts, please go here.

New Equipment
Baja PPG is a certified Black Hawk dealer and we can provide whatever you may need at competitive prices: complete packages, quads/trikes, advanced wings, accessories and more. Go here for more info.

Training
I have a passion for training and offer both foot-launch and wheeled curriculums. I limit my instruction to two students at a time and have excellent references. I am a USPPA certified flight instructor and believe strongly that comprehensive training is the foundation of becoming a safe powered paragliding pilot. I am extremely proud of my instructional track record and would be pleased to discuss my methods in greater detail. Find out more here.