SAFA Skysailor Magazine

27 WINTER 2026 | June-July-August SKY SAILOR location made this easy, with toilets, picnic areas and a clubhouse available for every- one to use. These moments off the airstrip are often where the strongest friendships are formed. Sitting together after sunset sharing flying stories is an important part of the connecting the sport’s community. The Wooden Spoon awards In keeping with the light-hearted spirit of the weekend, a couple of ‘Wooden Spoon’ awards were handed out. One pilot suffered an engine failure which resulted in an unscheduled but safe landing on the beach – a reminder that coastal flying always deserves respect. Another went to a pilot who flipped his paramotor while laying out his wing on the ground. No damage was done, but it pro- vided plenty of laughs and showed even experienced pilots have their moments. Looking ahead The Brooms Head weekend once again showed how valuable gatherings like this are. Beyond the flying itself, the opportunity to learn from others, share experiences and build connections within the paramotoring community is what truly makes these events special. Pilots returned home not only with more hours in the air, but with new ideas, improved skills and a deeper appreciation for the sport. For many of us, the highlight wasn’t only the flights along the coast or the calm morning conditions – it was watching pilots of all experience levels help each other improve. If the turnout this year is anything to go by, Brooms Head will remain a favourite meeting point for paramotor pilots on Australia’s east coast for years to come. Phil Burrows is a paramotor pilot and the organiser behind the Propfest gatherings. Over the past six years he has helped grow the events into popular meet-ups that bring pilots together to fly, learn from each other, and experience some of Australia’s best flying locations. Photos: Brett Paul