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Lesson Packages

At Aerial Paragliding our teaching philosophy is based on safety and a comfortable progression throughout your training. Our proven, structured training program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to comfortably and confidently fly on your own without instructor supervision. We offer a full range of courses from our two-day Introductory Course to a Novice Certification Course and Advanced Clinics on maneuvers, thermalling and cross-country flying. Class sizes are kept small, usually no more than two new students per instructor. Instruction is radio-supervised, however we look at them as a helpful tool and not a necessity. From the very start of your training, you will learn to manage not just your launching, flying and landing, but also ground handling, flight concepts and an understanding of micro-meteorology.

Upon entry into our training program you will receive classroom materials including books, videos and a log book. All equipment is supplied for the Introductory and Novice training programs. For information on how a training day will unfold, please check out What to Expect. By completing a Novice course and purchasing a set of new or used gear from Aerial, you will be able to return to our flight park to improve your skills at little or no additional cost. We want you to feel welcome to come back for refresher training, there's always something new to learn! This additional instruction will help you progress to higher level certifications.

2-Day Introductory Course

Weekdays $350 Weekend $425

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.

Novice Certification Course(P2)

$1500 ($500 credit towards gear)

The P2 Certification Course is what you need in order to become a United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA) 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 and videos, 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.

Advanced Courses

At Aerial Paragliding we offer a variety of advanced courses to help you expand your knowledge and advance your flying skills. Give us a call for scheduled course dates, or check out the News section for upcoming clinics or events.