Typical Training Timeline
Training Timeline
Each day there is a lunch break from approximately noon until 2:00 pm, and a 15-minute daily debriefing at 6:00 pm (can be later on summer days) to review what you've learned. Times can be adjusted based on your learning style, needs and the time of year.
Before Training
- Introduction to Instructors
- Fill out Waivers
- Final Training Payment
- Review Student Limitations
- Discuss RIsk and Awareness Disclosure
Day One 9 - 10am
Your Paraglider
- Glider Introduction
- Layout, risers and lines
- Ground handling
10am - noon
Ground Handling
- Ground handling basics
- Glider control
- Complete a forward launch
2 - 6pm
Ground Handling
- Ground handle your glider
- More ground handling
- You can never get too much ground handling!
Day Two 9am - noon
Risk and Reward
- Watch the DVD "Risk and Reward"
2 -3pm
Advanced Ground Handling
- Hone your ground handling skills
- Advanced glider control
- Complete a reverse launch
3 - 6pm
Towing
- You'll get in the air for the first time!
- With the help of our tow machine, you will practice your launches and landings with no motor
Day Three 9am - noon
Your Paramotor
- Introduction to the paramotor
- Motor safety
- More Safety
2 - 3pm
Simulator Practice
- Hang in a simulator
- Practice motor skills
4 - 5pm
Towing
- More towing
- Practice launches and landings
- Prepare for you first solo launch
5 - 7pm
Kiting with Motor
- Ground handle your glider with the motor on your back
- Practice forward and reverse launches without the engine running
7 - 8pm
First Flight
- Review flight plan
- Adjust radio helmet
- Take your first solo flight!
Day Four 6 - 9am
Airspace Rules
- Watch a DVD on airspace rules
- Discuss how it affects you as a paramotor pilot
9am - noon
Paramotor Assembly
- If you purchased your unit from us, you'll learn how to assemble it and get it ready for flight
4 - 5pm
Solo Flights
- More solo flights
- More launches and landings
5 - 7pm
More Solo Flights
- Practice, practice, practice
- We'll supervise as many launches and landings the weather will allow
Day Five 6 - 9am
Paramotor Maintenance
- Learn what it takes to maintain your paramotor
- Maintenance schedule
- How to perform routine maintenance
9am - noon
PPG1 Test
- Quiz time!
- By now you are ready to take the PPG1 test
- Show what you've learned over the past few days
4 - 5pm
Solo Flights
- More solo flights
- Refine your technique on forward and reverse launches
5 - 7pm
Solo Flights
- You guessed it - more flying!
- Hone your skills
- Prepare to fly without instruction
Day Six 6 - 9am
Advanced Techniques
- You have the basics, time for more
- Practice advanced launches and landings
- Hone your skills
5 - 7pm