Lessons
Lesson package information below pictures
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Learning to ground handle the paraglider |
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Student learning to launch with a stationary tow winch |
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Forward inflation under tow |
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Reviewing the flight |
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Our Simulator |
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First flights off the grassy training hill |
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Forward launch
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Taking it higher with P3 courses |
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Cross Country
Thermal Clinics
We offer the following lesson packages:
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Day Lessons
Tandem Lessons
2 Hour Introductory lesson-$125
This 2 hour lesson is best suited for people what to see what paragliding is first-hand before committing to a longer course. The student will have the opportunity to handle the equipment, inflate the canopy and take a short flight from the grassy training hill.
$200.00 for 5 hours
This is our best recommendation if you really want to see what paragliding is all about. We know you've dreamt it, now do it! Fly a paraglider solo! We'll start on the lower slope with the basics, and by the end of the day you'll fly from our training hill. Learn how to launch unassisted, approach and land with the greatest of ease! The lesson includes an overview of equipment, simulator time, learning to control the glider on the ground and in the air, launching and landing for short radio supervised flights on the training hill. This 5 hour lesson will give the student enough exposure and information to determine whether he or she would like to continue the process of solo certification If you decide to continue on an purchase the P-1 or P-2 Certification Course, the introductory lesson fee will be applied to the P-1 or P-2 Certification Course.
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P1 Certification Beginner Package
$375.00 for 2 Days
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Two days will allow you to delve a bit deeper into experiencing the magic of piloting a paraglider, plus allow you to complete the first phase of certified training - complete with a Para-1 rating for sucessful students. We provide everything for you to succeed, including a complete syllabus to study for the test, equipment use for two days of flying, and as many flights as you can take over the two day course. The entire price of the P1 Beginner Package can be credited toward the P2 Novice if the student decides to continue training to become an independent pilot.
P2 Novice Certification Course
$1800.00 10-12 days
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This course is intended to teach you how to be a safe and confident solo Novice pilot. Instruction and practice will prepare you to decide how and when to fly your paraglider without the direct supervision of your instructor. Your training will include both ground school and hands-on training. During ground school the student will be provided with a syllabus, study materials, and a log book. Topics covered in print and by video will include weather, aerodymanincs, emergency proceedures, decision making focusing on safety. The Training aspect of your course will provide the student with solid working knowledge of the equipment used, simulator time with a mock reserve parachute deployment. Our course includes the material and skills covered in the P-1 course and will prepare you for your first high-altitude mountain flight. You will learn how to assess weather conditions, layout your wing and do a preflight check on the paraglider and the harness. You will have learned both forward and reverse launch techniques and will learn to control your wing through turns and mild turbulence. Having spent time on our simulator visualizing different scenario before encountering them in the air, the student will have more confidence as the instructor gives radio instructions for the set up and landing of the glider. After each flight, a debriefing will take place to review the strengths and weaknesses of the student's flight. Emergency procedures and how to avoid dangerous situations will be discussed at length. The syllabus is based on the USHPA Pilot Proficiency Program and is very thorough. All equipment while at the training hill (a paraglider, harness,helmet and radio) is provided. Successful graduates of this program who pass the written USHPA exams and fulfill the requirements necessary for the rating, will be certified as Novice Pilots and authorized to fly without the direct supervision of their instructor with specific operational restrictions. However, we encourage all of our graduates to continue to fly with us and other alumni of our program as they work towards their P3 intermediate rating.
Equipment Purchases
A new student should be well into his or her lesson program before deciding to purchase his or her own equipment. The time spent on the training hill will give both the student and the instructor the opportunity to choose a wing that is best suited to the student's abilities and their intended use. It is your instructor's job to help you select your first wing. Different paragliders have different characteristics and require different skill levels. The guidance of your trusted instructor will ensure that you choose a glider that will give you many hours of safe and fun flight. We ask that students purchase their equipment through our school. We carry all major brands at competitive prices. Lessons are priced in accordance to this understanding.
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 6 weeks. Reservations are required and are not confirmed until a deposit has been paid. Fees are due at the onset of the lesson package purchased. Canceling a reservation must done 72 hours in advance, or the full fee applies. Rogue Valley Paragliding, LLC reserves the right to modify, change, or delete any aspect of the training programs or fees at any time. P1 and P2 course time limits for completion are 3 months from date of enrollment. In our P2 package, lessons after the 12th lesson will be billed to the student at a rate of $125 per lesson. As all USHPA ratings involve each individual fullfilling ability and written test requirements, Rogue Valley Paragliding LLC can not gaurantee that every student will receive a USHPA rating. We do gaurantee that all information and skills required for each rating will be demonstrated by our instructors taught to our students and covered both in the syllabus and or written training manual supplied and throughly discussed in our ground school classroom training sessions.
Reservations with a deposit required (72 hour cancellation policy).
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