The past few days have been nothing short of high-octane action at Team Kamikazes Paramotor Puerto Rico. This time, we welcomed our pilot friends from North Carolina for an unforgettable long weekend—Thursday through Saturday—flying alongside us over the stunning coastal skies of Puerto Rico. Every single day brought its own story… so let’s break it down.
Pilots representing North Carolina:
Jeff Breckenridge
Travis Ward
Eduardo Back
Talon Baldwin
Adam Fisher
Greg Perroti
Allen Surrat
Justin Mitchell
Pilots from the Team Kamikazes family:
Luis Ruiz and his son Noah Enrique
Wilkins Torres, his wife Brenda, and their son Doel
Edgardo Rivera
Nixon Porrata
Ray Malave
Scott Sansone
Edwin Collazo
Luis Soto
Shirley Hernández
Pedro Gregory
Pedro Agostini
Javier Cordero
Albert Cardona
Danis Rodriguez
Fermaint Reynel
Sammy Badillo
Miguel Orona
Thursday, April 16, 2026…
We kicked things off early in the morning at Villa Pesquera in Isabela, linking up with our North Carolina crew. This marked their third visit—and each time, the group grows bigger, stronger, and even more determined to return.
Seven pilots touched down that day, with Eduardo Back arriving the following morning. Luis Ruiz had paramotors lined up and ready for each of them, while Edgardo Rivera brought an extra unit just in case—because preparation is everything in this sport.
The weather? Not perfect—but definitely flyable.
Morning conditions gave us a window: strong but clean laminar winds. Four of the North Carolina pilots took to the skies, pushing through the wind with precision and confidence. Meanwhile, the rest stayed grounded, dialing in their reverse launch techniques and mastering wing control.
By afternoon, the wind turned aggressive and turbulent, shutting down flight operations—but by then, we had already made the most of the day.
Friday, April 17, 2026…
Day two came in strong with much better flying conditions. Smooth skies carried us all the way until 2 PM—then the rain rolled in.
But luck was on our side. This time Luis had the equipment ready to fly before the crew from North Carolina arrives in the morning…
While the island’s interior was getting hammered with heavy rain and flooding, Isabela worked its magic, giving us a solid flying window right where we needed it.
And this time, the full North Carolina squad was complete—Eduardo Back had arrived, ready to join the action.
Back on the ground, the next generation of Kamikazes was putting in work. Students Shirley Hernández, Pedro Gregory, Edwin Collazo, and Luis Soto trained hard at the Villa Pesquera field, sharpening their skills and building confidence with every attempt.
Saturday, April 18, 2026…
Final day. No slowing down.
The skies turned into a full-blown flight marathon. Morning winds were stronger than usual, and by afternoon, conditions became explosive—testing both skill and judgment.
Among all the flights, a few moments stood out.
Jeff, Eduardo, and Justin showcased next-level control and technique. Justin, in particular, took things up a notch by testing Luis Ruiz’s ultra-fast paraglider—the Sky Z Blade. The result? Pure adrenaline. He felt completely in sync with the wing, carving through the air with speed and precision.
And just like that, the weekend came to a close.
Our North Carolina friends wrapped up their visit—already promising to return for the next adventure. As the afternoon brought heavy winds and rain, the skies made the call for us: flying was done.
We closed it all the same way we always do—grateful. Grateful for the skies, for the brotherhood, and for the opportunity to live moments like these.
Puerto Rico never disappoints.
Jeff Breckenridge – “Flying, surfing, snorkeling and food!!! Thanks Luis Ruiz Kamikazes for accommodating us!!!”
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