🛩️ PPG & PPC Flying Near Sacramento and Northern California

The Lincoln Powered Parachute Field (LPPF) serves pilots from across Northern California, including the Sacramento, Rocklin, Roseville, Auburn, and Folsom areas, as well as Yuba City, Marysville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Chico.

Pilots also travel from the greater Central Valley, including Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Turlock, and Merced, to fly at this unique and dedicated powered parachute and powered paragliding site. Powered paragliding (also known as paramotoring or PPG) as well as powered parachuting (also known as PPC) are equally supported and encouraged at the field or landing zone (LZ) with ample room for safe take offs and landings.

📍 A Unique Flying Site in Northern California (KLHM)

The Lincoln Powered Parachute Field is located at Lincoln Regional Airport (KLHM) in Lincoln, California. It is one of the few locations in the United States specifically identified on aeronautical charts for powered parachute activity, making it a rare and valuable resource for the PPC and PPG community.

The field provides a dedicated area for ultralight operations under FAA Part 103, with established traffic patterns, entry and exit corridors, and safety protocols designed to allow powered paragliders and powered parachutes to safely coexist with general aviation traffic at a controlled airport environment.

For pilots in the Sacramento Valley, Sierra Foothills, and broader Northern California region, LPPF offers a consistent and recognized place to fly with an established community and operating procedures.

🪂 What is Powered Paragliding (PPG)?

Powered paragliding, often called paramotoring (PPG), involves a pilot flying beneath a fabric wing (paraglider) powered by a lightweight motor worn on the pilot’s back or mounted on a wheeled frame. PPG is one of the most accessible forms of personal aviation, allowing pilots to launch from open fields and enjoy low-and-slow flight with minimal infrastructure.

Pilots searching for:

• powered paragliding Northern California
• paramotor flying near Sacramento
• PPG flying California

will find LPPF to be a central hub for this growing sport.

🛩️ What is a Powered Parachute (PPC)?

A powered parachute (PPC) is a two- or three-wheeled aircraft with a rear-mounted engine and a parachute-style wing. PPCs are known for their stability, ease of control, and comfortable seated flying experience.

At LPPF, PPC pilots flying aircraft such as:

• Six Chuter
• Air Wolf

regularly operate alongside PPG pilots in a shared, coordinated environment.

🎓 Learn to Fly Powered Paragliding or PPC in Northern California

For those interested in learning to fly powered paragliding (PPG) or powered parachutes (PPC) in Northern California, the Lincoln area and greater Sacramento region offer access to experienced pilots and training opportunities.

Students searching for:

• learn to fly paramotor Sacramento
• PPG training Northern California
• powered parachute training California

will find that the region supports both formal instruction and mentorship within an active pilot community.

While LPPF itself is a pilot-operated field (not a commercial flight school), many pilots begin their journey by connecting with instructors and training programs in Northern California and then continue flying at LPPF as part of the broader community.

🛠️ Equipment & Popular Brands

Pilots flying at LPPF use a variety of well-known equipment brands in both PPG and PPC categories, including:

Powered Paragliding (PPG / Paramotor):

• BlackHawk Paramotor
• Scout Paramotor

Powered Parachute (PPC):

• Six Chuter
• Air Wolf

This mix of equipment reflects the diversity of the flying community and the flexibility of the field to support different types of ultralight aircraft.

👥 A Growing Northern California Flying Community

The Lincoln Powered Parachute Field is supported by an active and growing group of pilots who value:

• safe and coordinated operations
• respect for the airport and surrounding community
• maintaining access to a dedicated flying site

Pilots traveling from Sacramento, Rocklin, Roseville, Auburn, Chico, and throughout the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills regularly gather at LPPF to fly, share knowledge, and support the continued use of this unique location. We believe this is one of, if not the largest paramotoring and powered parachute flying clubs in the United States. Our location benefits from flyable conditions and weather 12 months of the year. Each season offers something different. Local destinations for flights include the Camp Far West reservoir, the Feather River, local rice fields, and many other ponds, streams and open space to explore.

📋 Flying at LPPF

All pilots flying at LPPF are expected to:

• review current field operating procedures
• complete a safety briefing
• follow established traffic patterns and airspace considerations
• comply with FAA Part 103 regulations

This structure helps ensure safe operations and preserves the long-term viability of the field for all users.