In order to minimise risk effectively enough in paragliding it’s absolutley crucual that you learn a certain mindset and specific techniques right from the very get go. The importance of understanding the fundamentals correctly in an aviation based sport cannot be stressed enough. We will spend an appropriate amount of time on PRE-FLIGHT and Pre-flight mindset training that ALL DWPG students are thankful for at first but even more so after they get out of the nest and see what’s going on out there on their own. You will cultivated a process that engrains the most crucial aspects of understanding how to relate your skill level to the weather and flying site each and every time you fly. What’s really great is that if you are proactive and doing your homework we can get you there much faster than most think is possible. There is a lot to talk about here and that’s why the introduction meeting is crucial. What’s towing? Will I become proficient in towing and foot launching? How many tows are included?

Most my students receive their Surface Tow Pilot Rating (ST) and become proficient Launch Directors and Surface Tow Pilots as well as skilled Foot Launch pilots. They do this because we spend hours ground handling (kiting) the wing in parks all over getting them to master the feel of the canopy/glider in zero, light and strong winds sometimes with a substantial gust differential.

You will know detailed weather forecasting knowledge using the sites and apps we use. You will also have the knowledge to assess risk and relate it to your skill level for every site and weather conditions wherever in the world you choose to go..

If you only wish to complete the foot launch course this is not a problem and you are then only charged for the hours of instruction for the foot launching course.

There have been some rare cases where people have an outside unforeseen life change or move out of State and I work very hard to find a qualified instructor where they are going to discount them for what they learned with me and I will always prorate anywhere needed and have references for this.

Instruction cost is based on gear purchase through Desert Wind Paragliding. If you already purchased equipment and don’t have a recent qualified inspection report we will just have to do a full proper inspection which includes porosity, line strength break test, line trim check and trim if needed.

Desert Wind Fledgling Course & USHPA P1 & 2

$1500- 2,400 - $3,200 - Learning curve - canopy time/skydive/pilots/base

The course cost is dependent on hours to complete. This is due to the fact that everyone is different. We keep a running logbook and EVERY student sees exactly where they are in the costs as they go. This way you are NEVER charged for hours you didn’t train.

Mountain foot launch only to Surface tow included

Hourly based so you only pay for hours you train.

Foot launching and Surface Tow Launching are seperate courses so you can do one or both and only pay for what you choose.