Our Approach

Paradactyl Paramotor is a fully insured and certified United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) flight school. We adhere to the USPPA syllabus to ensure foundational knowledge, core skills, and a standard progression.

Above and beyond the USPPA requirements for certification, we use tandem flights for 1-on-1 in-flight instruction. We have conclusively found it is the best way to instill confidence and familiarize students with procedures and controls.

Come join the community! We look forward to guiding you along this new and exciting journey.



We've got your back

From start to finish, we're dedicated to your success. We understand everyone progresses at their own pace and we're confident we will get you trained up. We offer:


  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Full Servicing on all gear sales

  • Large community of local pilots

  • Advanced training available

Training Program

7 - 10 Day Bootcamp Course

Ground School (Days 1-3)

    • Safety first - Discuss safety gear, student psychology and instructor philosophy.

    • Technique - Zero to Hero. Even if you have no previous flying knowledge, we teach all of the basic fundamentals to ensure you have the best foundation for being a safe pilot.

Execution (Days 4-10)

    • Simulator Training - We focus on guiding you through all flight instruction (reserve throwing included).

    • Solo flight - Once mutual confidence between pilot and instructor is cultivated, you will solo under direct radio communications.

Graduation!

    • Graduation Dinner - The team and newly certified students will go out for a nice dinner and receive their wings.


Nights and Weekend Course

Ground School (Flexible Scheduling)

    • Safety first - Discuss safety gear, student psychology and instructor philosophy.

    • Technique - Zero to Hero. Even if you have no previous flying knowledge, we teach all of the basic fundamentals to ensure you have the best foundation for being a safe pilot

Execution (Flexible Scheduling)

    • Simulator Training - We focus on guiding you through all flight instruction (reserve throwing included).

    • Solo flight - Once mutual confidence between pilot and instructor is cultivated, you will solo under direct radio communications.

Graduation!

    • Graduation Dinner - The team and newly certified students will go out for a nice dinner and receive their wings.


Cost

7 - 10 day course / Nights and Weekend Course

$2,500

Discounts offered for :

  • Military

  • First Responder

  • Parties of 3 or more


Equipment

We offer top brands from:

  • Parajet

  • P2F

  • Nirvana

  • Vittorazi

  • Yooda

  • Sky Engines

  • Airbender Racing Frames

  • ITV Wings

Progression

Certifications offered:

PPG 1 Rating - This first step establishes the skills, knowledge and experience for the pilot who gets to take his first two flights. He is far from ready to venture out on his/her own but has made a significant milestone.

PPG 2 Rating - This rating signifies that the pilot should be able to fly on his/her own within the limits specified below. It’s understood to be the beginning of a lengthy learning period. It is for paramotor, what the FAA Private Pilot license is to General Aviation.

PPG 3 Rating - This rating builds on the knowledge and skills from the PPG1 & PPG2, only additional areas are included here. These are bare minimums. It is common to need 200 or more flights before attaining PPG 3 skill levels. It is for paramotor what the FAA Commercial License is for General Aviation. Pilots should have a thorough understanding of the knowledge items required of those ratings. He/she should be able to judge and safely fly from any launch site within his skill level. Launches should be consistently successful with the ability to easily steer during the launch run as well as control the flight path immediately from liftoff.


Book Training

Book in advanced to receive priority!

Step 1 - Fill and submit your information

Step 2 - We'll contact you

We will reach out to determine what date works best for your schedule.




Step 3 - Waiver and preflight

Once you arrive for training, we'll have you complete a waiver.


Have a question? Reach out!

We'd love to hear from you

We understand how daunting it can be to explore Paramotor so we're here every step of the way. If we're not online, be sure that we'll get back to you at our earliest convenience. In the meantime, check out our FAQ page for more info.