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Southern Skies is a real, full time business, not just a website. We operate a 3800 sqft. Warehouse with many Gliders, Motors, Harnesses, Helmets and Accessories in stock. Spare parts for Fresh Breeze are available and shipped by UPS daily. A full service machine shop can do most repairs immediately. The Owners, Chris & Tammy Bowles have many years of experience.

Chris Bowles: USHGA Certified Advanced Tandem Instructor, Examiner, Towing Administrator and USPPA Powered Paragliding Instructor and Administrator. Chris heads the training committe at the USPPA and he started Paragliding in 1989, Powered Paragliding in 1994. He is originally from Germany, but has lived in the States since 1989. Chris uses his machinist background to service Fresh Breeze units at the on site machine shop, utilizing tig-welding, turning, millwork, and more. Chris is also known as the "Solo Doctor" due to his knowledge and years of experience with the Solo 210 engine.

Tammy Bowles: USHGA Certified Advanced Instructor, P4 rated pilot. Started paragliding in 1993 and Powered Paragliding in 1996, she currently flies a Fresh Breeze Snap 100. Tammy is a seamstress and manufactures stuff sacks, radio harnesses, etc. and makes custom products. She can replace lines, do minor glider repairs and harness mods with her industrial sewing machines. Tammy also answers the phone, helps with problem solving and sends out parts daily. She has also has the not so enviable job of keeping the books.

http://www.southernskies.net



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