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Paramotor training in NC (North Carolina)
Intro Course $250
The intro course is a perfect way to see if PPG is right for you. We will go over the paraglider, ground handling, you’ll have the opportunity to put your hands on gear, etc. The Intro course is a great way to decide if training is right for you.
Full Training $3,000
Click below to sign up for full PPG training! You will learn everything you need to know to become a confident pilot, and you will receive your PPG 1 and PPG 2 ratings. Keep scrolling for ore info!
Tandem Discovery Flights $199
We offer Tandem Discovery flights that give you the opportunity to enjoy flight in a safe instructional environment. You will be able to handle the controls and get a feel for what its like to be a paramotor pilot! 30 minute Flight.
Training
At Lift Paramotor, we turn your dreams of flying into a reality within 5-8 days. You’ll transform from dreamer to student to pilot. We offer training and education to ensure your USPPA certified PPG1, PPG2, and PPG3 ratings through a variety of instruction, primarily hands-on. Testing will be required to obtain these ratings and we will ensure you are well prepared. We provide paramotor training in NC.
Safety and Confidence
At Lift Paramotor, providing training in a safe environment for a sport that will change your life is our highest priority. We use the proven structure of the USPPA syllabus as well as latest technology in gear and training methods. We spend time putting in the work to make you a confident pilot.
We are a USPPA certified school, and follow the USPPA syllabus. We believe that the structure of the USPPA syllabus is fundamental to becoming a superior pilot. But, at Lift Paramotor, don’t stop there. We build confidence by taking each step at a time and going beyond the syllabus to ensure you’re ready for the next step. If you’re not ready, we spend more time getting you dialed in so you can approach the next step as if it was the first step.
Here’s what you’ll learn
Paraglider components and terminology
How to lay out a glider for a forward launch
Clearing lines and glider inspection
How to fit and hook into a harness
Forward launch
Reverse launch
Ground handling and glider control
PPG sites and safety awareness
Paraglider folding and storage
Paramotor components
Paramotor fitting and strapping in
Basic operation of a paramotor
Basic motor maintenance
Hang point adjustment
Power forwards, power walking, and power taxi
FAA Part 103
Airspace rules and regulations
Weather
PPG1 test
PPG2 test
Turning with break toggles
Turning with weight shift
Landing
In addition to the above, I’m committed to turning you into an excellent pilot both in the air, on the ground, and in the community. We will also cover paramotor etiquette, so you’ll leave feeling confident and safe when flying with others, and large groups.
How do I come prepared?
You will have your PPG1 and PPG2 ratings in no time. We recommend the PPG Bible by Jeff Goins for reading material prior to beginning in-person training. Although this is no substitute for in-person training, it will put you a step above fellow students.
Cost Commitment
The basic course (PPG1 and PPG2) is:
$3,000 no gear purchase
$2500 With motor and wing purchase
Basic course Foot Launch + Trike
Basic course plan + $1000
Advanced Training PPG3 rating
TBD after consult
Weather Policy
Undesirable weather conditions are always a possibility. In the event that weather prevents us from training safely, we will either reschedule or use that for ground school. My goal is to be as efficient as possible.
Where do we train?
Training is in Winston Salem, NC
