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08/08/2026

DANIEL JONES AND JAMES JENSEN TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUM WITH THE MOSTER185 EFI AND MOSTER185 PLUS.

Vittorazi Motors wins the first FAI Paramotor Endurance Championship in the USA.

 

 

Winning a championship is always an exciting achievement. But when victory comes in such a special setting, it becomes even more meaningful.

 

Daniel Jones claimed the Overall Championship title, while James Jensen secured first place in the USA National Ranking and finished second overall. Congratulations also go to Gillian Wintermute, who earned third place in the USA National Ranking, and to KaLeigh Biss. We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all female pilots, and in particular those on the US national team, who are so active in the world of paramotoring and in competitions. A special mention goes to Whitney Horky, who unfortunately was unable to attend due to personal commitments.

 

Another remarkable aspect worth highlighting is the score itself. James earned 5246 points with his Moster185 Plus, an outstanding result considering the 7278 points achieved by Daniel with the Moster185 EFI. 

 

This outstanding achievement came after several days of intense competition, demanding schedules and long flying windows that put both pilots and engines to the test. In such a challenging environment, seeing our pilots on the podium is an incredible source of pride.

 

Daniel Jones has consistently proven himself as a champion. His racing skills are well known, and this championship once again confirmed his exceptional talent. Alongside him, the Moster185 EFI also reaffirmed its position as the ideal engine for pilots aiming to perform at the highest level in competition. Thanks to its EFI technology, automatic adaptation to changing environmental conditions, continuous engine monitoring and integrated telemetry, the Moster185 EFI is redefining the flying experience.

 

As proud as we are of this podium, we would also like to shine a spotlight on James Jensen, winner of the USA National Ranking, who delivered an outstanding performance with his Moster185 Plus.

 

While the Moster185 EFI represents one of the most significant technological innovations in the paramotor world and is perfectly suited for competition, the Moster185 Plus continues to prove itself as the engine that can do it all. Versatile, reliable and capable of performing in a wide range of weather and environmental conditions, it is the ultimate all-terrain engine in its category. Compact, easy to transport and simple to maintain, it can stand alongside its more technologically advanced sibling, the Moster185 EFI, and deliver outstanding results.

 

In a remarkable gesture of sportsmanship and community spirit, Daniel and James decided to donate the Moster185 Plus prize to Brennan’s school, Freedom Flight Academy, turning their achievement into an opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of pilots.

 

Throughout the event, Vittorazi Motors’ support team stood alongside the pilots thanks to Cameron McElwee, who was always available to provide technical assistance during the competition. Brian Goff also made a valuable contribution by performing V-Checks for participants attending the Fly-in at the Falls, held at the same venue. At Vittorazi Motors, supporting our pilots is essential. We want them to face every event with the confidence of knowing they can always count on us.

 

We are delighted to have witnessed the launch of the very first FAI USA Endurance Championship, and even more pleased by the enthusiasm and participation it generated. Vittorazi Motors has always supported championships and community events, creating opportunities for pilots to come together while helping our sport continue to grow. We sincerely hope this event will expand year after year, bringing more pilots into the competition and inspiring even more people to discover the extraordinary world of paramotoring. This is also what “More Than An Engine” truly means to us.

 

A special thank you goes to Brennan Michael Morgan of Freedom Flight Academy for organizing this championship and for his ongoing commitment to promoting our sport. Our thanks also go to Leah Catullo, Championship Director, USACE, the Kentucky Department of Parks, FAI/CIMA, USPPA, and the entire staff whose dedication made this event possible.

 

See you at the next challenge.

 

Let’s Rock the Sky!

 

Overall Ranking

– 1st – Daniel Jones – Moster185 EFI – 7278 points
– 2nd – James Jensen – Moster185 – 5246 points
– 3rd – Kyle Mooney – 4784 points

 

USA National Ranking

– 1st – James Jensen – Moster185- 5246 points
– 2nd – Kyle Mooney – 4784 points
– 3rd – Gillian Wintermute – Moster185 – 4494 points

 

Congratulations to all the pilots who took part in this first official FAI championship in the history of the United States of America:
Grayson Bane
Chris Barnett
Kaleigh Biss
Ricki Boyle
Walo – William Cardenas
Mike Carlson
James Jansen
Daniel Jones
Kyle Mooney
Bobby Sutherland
Gillian Wintermute

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DESCRIZIONE DEL PROGETTO

Il progetto prevede, a partire da risultati di ricerca già acquisiti, l'ingegnerizzazione e l'industrializzazione di un nuovo prodotto..

OBIETTIVI

Il progetto ha tra gli obiettivi: l'ingegnerizzazione e prototipazione esecutiva del nuovo motore, il miglioramento delle caratteristiche prestazionali e tecniche del prodotto, l'industrializzazione del nuovo motore, la promozione del prodotto innovativo e sviluppo della fase di commercializzazione per il nuovo mercato.

RISULTATI

Ingegnerizzare, industrializzare e produrre il nuovo motore da proporre a un nuovo settore di clientela, acquisendo una fetta di mercato importante per lo sviluppo dell'impresa.

Investimento totale: 687.291,60 euro | Finanziamento pubblico: 337.675,80