About Us

You Can Fly PPG was started in 2020 when David Nickerson took his love for flying to the next level by sharing it with students in New England. He became an instructor in 2020 in Florida and fell in love with the magic of seeing someone progress through training so they can run into the sky.

David is most inspired by students who work hard to overcome their fears, power through struggles, and realize their inner determination. He has worked with students ranging from their early 20s all the way to a student in his late 70s. David has a knack for seeing each student's potential and leveraging their unique strengths.

David is passionate about creating community amongst his students and other paramotor pilots in New England. Shared experiences, both in training and after, make this sport even more enjoyable.

Meet The Team

David Nickerson, Owner/Instructor

David discovered his love for paramotor flight in 2018. He quickly became so excited about the sport that he knew he needed to share this passion with as many people as possible. He became an instructor in 2020 when the pandemic radically changed the face of his audio production business. David now owns and operates both Bay State Event Solutions and You Can Fly PPG. When he’s not on the training field, he can be found spending time with his amazing son, TJ, on whitewater rivers, hiking in northern Maine, or traveling.

David holds the following ratings issued by the USPPA: PPG 1-3 Foot Launch, PPG 1-3 Wheel Launch, Foot Launch Instructor, Wheel Launch Instructor, Tandem Wheel Launch Instructor, and Instructor Administrator.

John Buckley, Instructor

John fell in love with paramotors in 2017. He discovered Tucker Gott on YouTube and knew he had to experience this form of flight. When Covid hit in 2020, John saw his chance to pursue his dream. He spent hundreds of hours on the ground learning to control his wing. After months of practice, he finally decided he was ready for take off. Ever since his first flight, he has worked to center his life around this passion for flight. When John isn't training or flying, he enjoys fishing, hockey, one-wheeling, rock climbing, or any other adventure that presents itself.

Bailey Brown, Social Media

Bailey is a collector of hobbies and experiences whose best ideas strike after midnight. She came for a tandem flight in the summer of 2025 and, basically…never left. Next thing she knew she was learning to run into the sky on her own and managing You Can Fly’s social media presence. When she’s not making her mother wonder where she went wrong, she’s pursuing a BA in creative writing and English, and following her ADHD into whatever interesting new hobby saunters by. Bailey’s personal motto is to say yes to new experiences— you never know what kind of amazing places they might take you.

Scout, para-pup

Scout (aka: Scouty, Good Boy, Scouty Boy) is the best para-pup around. He loves sunning his belly, chasing flies, and eating all the treats.

Frank, para-pup

Frank (aka: Francis) has paramotoring in his blood as his original home was the Salton Sea. He's a big love with endless cuddles. He can be found chomping on bones, coercing Scout to play, or napping hard.