Community Fly-In · Eastern Washington · Free Event
Sept
Date TBD
Free
No Entry Fee
Moses Lake
Sand Dunes ORV
Family
Friendly
Community Fly-In
The Moses Lake Paramotor Classic is not an expedition. There is no guided route, no itinerary, no registration form, and no cost to show up. It is a gathering - pilots and families from across Washington and Oregon who want to fly the dunes together, camp under the Eastern Washington sky, and spend a few days doing what they love.
This event is family friendly and welcoming to pilots of all experience levels - new and experienced alike. The terrain is forgiving, the community is supportive, and there is no pressure to do anything beyond what you are comfortable with. Kiting in the dunes is just as welcome as putting in flight hours.
The Moses Lake Sand Dunes ORV area is the perfect setting to bring everything. Dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides, RC planes, e-bikes, one-wheels - this is an ORV area and the whole family can play. The dunes are soft, the space is wide open, and there is room for everyone and everything.
We set a date in early September, share the camping coordinates, and everyone shows up. That is the entire plan.
Event Details
Date
Early September 2026 — exact dates TBD
Follow us on Instagram for the announcement
Location
Moses Lake Sand Dunes ORV Area
Moses Lake, Grant County, WA
Cost
Free
No registration, no entry fee, no ticket
Who
Pilots of all levels + families welcome
Bring your own gear, tent, and food
Camping
On-site at the ORV area
Dispersed camping, no hookups, pit toilets on site
Flying Conditions
Desert thermals, consistent morning calm
Best flying: early morning before thermals build
This is not just a paramotor event. It is a full weekend in the desert with your people.
All ages welcome. No experience necessary to attend. Kids love the dunes and there is plenty of space to explore, play, and watch from the ground.
This event is great for pilots at every level. New fliers can practice kiting in the dunes in a low-pressure environment. Experienced pilots have wide open desert airspace to explore.
The sand dunes are perfect for kiting practice. Soft landings, natural terrain variation, and consistent wind make this one of the best kiting playgrounds in Eastern Washington.
Dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides, RC planes, e-bikes, one-wheels - this is an ORV area. Load up the trailer and make it a full desert weekend for the whole crew.
Camp together with pilots and families from across Washington and Oregon. No schedule, no pressure. Cook together, watch launches, swap stories around the fire.
No entry fee, no wristband, no registration. Show up, camp, fly, ride. This is a community gathering put on by pilots for pilots.
About three hours east of Seattle on I-90. Flat desert, open airspace, and terrain unlike anything on the west side of the Cascades. The dunes are the launch, the landing zone, and the campground all in one.
Camping Area & Launch Zone
Exact camping coordinates shared with confirmed attendees closer to the event date.
Wide open flat desert with natural dune launches. No trees to dodge, no cliffs to worry about. September thermals are active but manageable for experienced pilots, and morning windows are calm and long. The terrain makes off-field landings soft and safe.
Eastern Washington in September runs warm and dry. Expect temperatures in the high 70s to mid 80s during the day, dropping to the 50s overnight. Winds are typically light in the morning and build through midday. Plan your flying for the first few hours after sunrise.
Take I-90 east to Moses Lake, exit toward the dunes. About 2 hours 45 minutes from Seattle, 3.5 hours from Portland. Fuel up in Moses Lake before heading to the site - the nearest gas is a 20-minute drive from the ORV area. High-clearance is helpful but not required for most of the access roads.
Your paramotor, wing, camping gear, and enough food and water for the trip. There are no services on site. Bring more water than you think you need - desert heat is real. A shade structure for the daytime heat is worth having. Camp chairs and a fire ring make the evenings better.
Photos from this year's event will be added here after it happens. Check back in September.
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We post photos and video from every event on Instagram.
Event recap video will be posted here after the fly-in. Check back in late September.
Event Recap Video
Posted after the event — September 2026
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We will announce the exact dates for the Moses Lake Classic a few months before the event. The best ways to stay notified are our Instagram and a quick message to us directly.
Do I need to register or pay anything?
No. Show up, camp, fly. There is no registration, no entry fee, and no wristband. It is a community gathering, not a ticketed event.
Do I need to be a certified pilot to attend?
No. Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy the event - flying, kiting, riding, or just watching. You do need a PPG2 or equivalent certification if you intend to fly your paramotor. Non-pilots, families, and spectators are all welcome.
Is there vehicle access to the camping area?
Yes. The ORV area has vehicle access. Standard passenger vehicles can make it in on most of the access roads. We will share the specific coordinates closer to the date.
What if the weather is bad?
Eastern Washington in September is reliably good. If conditions are unflyable for a day, you camp, eat, and hang out with other pilots. It is that kind of event.
No agenda. No fee. Pilots, families, paramotors, dirt bikes, and Eastern Washington desert. Early September. Details coming.