Pilot events and meetings 2027
Flying, testing, camping and meeting other pilots: Paramaniac organises events for paramotor and paragliding pilots across different experience levels.
Crawinkel Flying Camp 2027 - paramotor testival and winch towing
24-30 May 2027 | Crawinkel airfield, Thuringia | maximum 80 pilots
Seven days of flying, testing, camping and community: Crawinkel Flying Camp combines free flying, equipment tests, winch towing for paragliding pilots and camping directly at the airfield. Pilots from several countries meet at the well-known Crawinkel flying site.
Highlights
- Paramotor flying and paragliding winch towing after daily briefing
- Equipment testival with wings, engines, harnesses and accessories
- Shared briefings on safety, wind, airfield rules and flight operations
- Camping directly at the airfield with infrastructure and evening programme
- Food at the hangar and exchange with pilots, dealers and manufacturers
Testival - try equipment on site
At the flying camp you can compare equipment directly at the airfield and discuss setups with advisers. Brands include:
- Vittorazi - Atom 80, Moster 185 and other engines
- Airconception - light petrol and electric paramotors
- Air Italy - frames, travel engines and electric setups
- APCO Aviation - paramotor wings, harnesses and accessories
- Ozone, Dudek, BGD - paramotor wings and suitable test equipment
Prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Paramotor day ticket | EUR 25/day | Minimum 2 days, tiered prices: 2 days EUR 50, 3 days EUR 70, 4 days EUR 90, 5 days EUR 110, 6 days EUR 130, 7 days EUR 150 |
| Camping | EUR 15/day | Per person, children up to 14 free |
| Paragliding pilots | EUR 15/day | Participation as a paragliding pilot |
| Guests | EUR 5/day | Non-flying visitors |
| Winch tow | EUR 6/tow | Paid locally to the club |
Schedule
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Mon 24 May | Arrival, briefings and first flight operations |
| Tue 25 May | Briefings, testival, free flying and camping |
| Wed 26 May | Briefings, catering start, testival and flight operations |
| Thu 27 May | Flying, equipment tests and evening programme |
| Fri 28 May | Flying, winch towing and community evening |
| Sat 29 May | Flying, testival and evening programme |
| Sun 30 May | Morning briefing, breakfast and official end from noon |
Requirements
- Valid pilot licence or equivalent qualification
- Aviation liability insurance
- Reserve parachute
- Participation in the daily briefing before flying
- Responsible flying according to local rules and weather conditions
Location
Crawinkel airfield in Thuringia, Germany. Launches in several wind directions are possible; fuel stations are reachable in Oberhof and Ohrdruf.
Event videos
Impressions from previous Crawinkel paramotor meetings and events:
Crawinkel paramotor meeting 2025
Paragliding and hang gliding event Crawinkel
Crawinkel paramotor meeting 2023
Event gallery
Crawinkel Flying Camp questions
When and where does Crawinkel Flying Camp 2027 take place?
The camp is listed for 24 to 30 May 2027 at Crawinkel airfield in Thuringia, Germany.
How much does participation cost?
Paramotor pilots pay EUR 25 per day with tiered prices from the third day. Camping costs EUR 15 per day and person, guests EUR 5 per day, paragliding pilots EUR 15 per day and winch towing EUR 6 per tow.
Do I need to register in advance?
Yes. Participation requires online registration. Places are limited to a maximum of 80 pilots, and registration closes on 20 May 2027.
What do I need to fly?
You need a suitable licence or qualification, aviation liability insurance, a reserve parachute and participation in the daily briefing.
Is the event suitable for newer pilots?
Yes. The event is designed around relaxed flying, briefings and advice. The final flight decision remains the pilot’s responsibility.
Is camping and food available?
Yes. Camping directly at the airfield and food at the hangar are planned.