How much does it cost to learn paragliding?

Paragliding is prohibitively expensive. A paraglider is the cheapest, simplest aircraft in the world. Prices for a complete set of gear range from $3,000-$6,000, and training for a basic license (USHPA’s P2, which qualifies a student to fly on their own, without a tandem pilot) costs around $1,000.

How long does it take to learn paragliding?

Most of the times, it will take about 10 or 15 days until you can paraglide alone. In these courses you will fly alone from the very first day but you will be accompanied by an instructor who will take care of you and your safety.

Where can I learn to paraglide?

Cloud 9 Paragliding has the privilege of teaching at the premier training site in the country: The Point of the Mountain Flight Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pilots come from around the world to experience the smooth air, predictable weather and consistent ridge-soaring conditions at the Point.

Do you need a Licence to paraglide?

Do I need a licence to fly a paraglider? Modern paragliders are exseamely safe when flown in the correct conditions on the right site by a well trained pilot.

Why is paragliding so expensive?

The reason paramotors are so expensive is because paramotoring it is such a niche market. So being such a low volume, low demand business, it simply doesn’t bring in enough profit for manufacturers to drop their prices any lower.

Where can you not paraglide?

You Can’t Paraglide Over No Fly Zones These include military bases, police land, and the homes of distinguished government representatives. Paragliding over and landing in these areas is not allowed due to privacy reasons, and restrictions on public access.

Is paragliding difficult to learn?

Very easy to learn, initially, but you will never stop learning. Aptitude and attitude play a big part, and like skydiving, it isn’t a very forgiving sport if you get it wrong! Weather patterns, thermalling and cross country take a little longer and some people understand and master this quicker than others.

Is paragliding illegal?

Our sport is basically self-regulated so you are not required by law to be a certified pilot. However, proper training is required to safely fly and navigate ever more crowded and sensitive airspace.

Can I paraglide anywhere?

Ultimately you can paraglide in many places. It’s a highly accessible form of flight and a fun hobby which can be undertaken in many different places. There’s not too many places where you can’t paraglide, these main areas include flight paths, close proximity to airports, schools, roads, high trees and no-fly zones.

Can you paraglide at night?

You cannot legally fly a paramotor at night. Many pilots fit strobe lights to their paramotors to improve their visibility to other aircraft after sunset, but you can’t fly at night.

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