Confidence:

We believe a student will learn more quickly and have more fun when they are confident and not stressed. Our training takes you gradually from our gently sloped training hills to our higher sites, then on to soaring and cross country sites at the pace appropriate and comfortable for each individual student.

Confident Launches:

Launching a paraglider is usually the most challenging skill for the new student, and unnecessarily, continues to be a source of stress for many certified pilots. We take advantage of our ideal training hills to hone your launch skills with plenty of repetition so you’re confident in your launches no matter where you’re flying. Aerial graduates are widely recognized for their confident and competent launches.

Confidence in your wing:

Knowing your glider is one of the most important aspects of flying. We emphasize kiting (handling your glider on the ground), for students and experienced pilots alike, as a way to develop not just launch skills, but a finely tuned “feel” for the glider while in the air. It’s also a fun activity in and of itself.

Confidence in flight:

Of course to really learn how to soar, thermal and fly cross country, you need to spend time in the air. But if you’re stressed at launch, stressed in the air and stressed about landing, you won’t be able to concentrate on the wonders of flight, the clouds, the air, the thermals and the incredible aerial views.

Paragliding Lessons

Friday, 06 February 2009 10:57

2 Day Introductory Course: $350 weekdays, $425 weekends.

This course is designed as an introduction to the sport of Paragliding. During this course you will be introduced to the equipment, basic ground school, and take your first flights. The goal of this course is to get your feet off the ground and give you the ability to make an educated decision as to whether or not the sport of paragliding is for you. It is also possible to qualify for a P1 rating with the completion of the Intro course. If you decide to continue with your training, the introductory course fee will be applied towards the P2 course fee. All equipment is supplied for this course

P2 Certification Course: $1650 ($500 gear credit)

The P2 Certification Course is what you need in order to become a United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) Certified Pilot. This course will take you through all the required ground school and in-flight training you need to fly on your own without instructor supervision.

The training process will start out the same as the 2 day Intro Course, then continue on to develop your skills and knowledge. This course will include comprehensive ground school on paragliding flight, weather, reserve parachutes, equipment, risk management and other related topics. With the course you will receive a reference book, study manual, and the use of paragliding equipment needed during your training. With the completion of the P2 course and the purchase of a set of gear, you can continue joining training classes to refresh or perfect your skills, at no additional cost.