Training Programs   

PARAFLY Paragliding offers complete training in Seattle and the Eastside to help you enjoy paragliding safely at any level.  You can start with a tandem flight and progress on to advanced ratings.  In order to acquire the skills and knowledge required to achieve your novice (P2) paraglider rating you will receive training in a number of ways:

• Ground Handing   You can learn much of what you need to fly safely without leaving the ground.  A paraglider can be flown like a large kite and this is where a new pilot learns complete canopy control.

• Tandem Flights   You will fly with an experienced pilot and receive hands-on training in the air.  You can experience most of what you will encounter in solo flight in this way and progress quickly and safely as a result.  You will be flying the paraglider yourself as conditions permit and learning how to fly and land safely.

• Solo Training Flights   Your initial solo flights will be from small hills as you perfect your skills.

• Solo Mountain/High Flights   Once you have mastered canopy control on the ground and basic turning and landing in tandems and on the training hill you will be ready for your first high flights.  Your first high solo flights mark the end of your P2 rating, but only the beginning of your progression in paragliding.   

• Ongoing Flying Support   PARAFLY Paragliding will continue to provide support and instruction well after your P2 rating is complete as you progress to more advanced ratings and skills.  Paragliding has been called the simplest form of aviation to learn, but the most difficult to master.    

Fee  The cost of the P2 program is $1,500 and it includes the use of training gear for ground handling and flying although students are encouraged to purchase their own gear early in the program.  Any initial tandem fees will be deducted from the total program cost.

Timing   The time required to complete a P2 certification varies greatly depending on the individual, their schedule and the available flying conditions.  It can be as short as a week or as long as several months.  Safety is more important than a quick rating. 

Instructors 

Steven Wilson started flying paragliders in 1992 and has received the highest ratings attainable from the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Master Pilot (P5) and Instructor.  He has also been recognized by the organization for his accident and injury-free flying career.  Steve left a successful business career to share his passion of flying with others, and now teaches and flies in paragliding competitions and events around the world while at the same time supporting the flying community in Seattle Washington. 

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PARAFLY Paragliding works with a number of associate instructors for both instruction and tandem flights as the need requires.  This allows PARAFLY Paragliding to offer programs to both individuals and groups.

PARAFLY Paragliding LLC
Tel. 425-605-0433, Cell: 425-941-2324
  info@paraflyparagliding.com