Beginner & Novice Pilot Training Program
You have made the decision to become a certified paraglider pilot. This program is a thorough and intensive course designed to produce a safe, confident and competent pilot. During this program you will learn about glider aerodynamics, meteorology, thermal flying, ridge soaring, flight maneuvers, and emergency procedures. We focus on building your launching, landing and flight techniques through intensive ground handling and repetition of flights, made possible by Point of the Mountain’s world famous North and South Side Flight Park.
The course length is variable; the average student should expect to spend 8 to 10 days with us to complete the logged skill requirements and both the P1 and P2 written exams. Paraglide Utah LLC offers unlimited lesson days so you can pick the speed of progression. After the completion of the course you will have acquired the skill and knowledge to fly without direct instructor supervision at most flying sites. This is the start of your free-flying career. You will learn and develop a philosophy on which to build a long and safe flying career.
Training manuals will be provided. We also have available many other DVD’s on ground handling techniques and other beginner paragliding techniques. This additional information can give you the advantage of learning skills and techniques that will have you kiting and launching like a seasoned pilot even sooner. You can use this DVD both as an introduction before your lessons begin, and also as a refresher after you finish your P2 rating. These are must see videos for any serious pilot.
If you require more than 6 weeks from your initial lessons to complete your Novice course, additional fees may be required. We set you up with new or used Paragliding Equipment, depending on your budget. You will have the greatest success learning to paraglide if you can immerse yourself in the course and then continue flying or kiting regularly after completing your lessons. Private lessons are also available and our fees are structured on an individual basis. Please be sure to read the fine print below.
The Fine Print...
If we are unable to complete a program due to an operational shutdown, we will pro-rate a refund or merchandise exchange. There are no refunds or exchanges for students who terminate programs. Programs are not transferable to another individual. A surcharge may be applied if a student has missed training for more than 8 weeks. Students on certification programs may join any class where space permits. Classes are limited to a maximum of two new students and four Novice (Para 2) program students per instructor per day unless otherwise arranged. Reservations are required and are not confirmed until a deposit has been held with a credit card. The deposit for the Intro Class is the entirety of the fee and the deposit for the Beginner or Novice Course is $800 each certification. Deposits are refundable only if a qualified replacement student can be found for your reservation. Paraglide Utah LLC reserves the right to modify, change, or delete any aspect of the training programs and fees at any time.
Students are required to have their own medical insurance.
Please note: The minimum age for a student is 12 years old.
NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED! TRAIN AND FLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
