the Forward Launch in no wind (photo courtesy of USPPA)

One of Americas Largest Powered Paraglider Training Schools

Certified Flight Instruction

You've seen us in the press, videos & on TV, and from our company image and the videos and photos of our team and the Phoenix PPG Group in action, it is clear we know how to have FUN, but make no mistake, we take our Training programs, and safety of our students VERY SERIOUSLY. We have a 100% student safety record!

At Paradrenalin, we utilize a combination of the most successful Training curriculums and syllabus available in the industry, including; USPPA & ParaToys Training methodologies, USHPA elements, combined with elements developed exclusively by Paradrenalin. These syllabus are documented, tested and refined over many years of PPG Training, and have safely trained more students than any individual school in the USA. The Paradrenalin Training curriculum includes Personal, Printed and Video (DVD) instruction & reference materials.

Paradrenalin offers one of the most comprehensive Training programs, of any Powered Paraglider Training school in the USA, with 2 Professional, Award Winning Certified Instructors for broad, extensive experience, teaching styles & individual attention.

Your personal instruction will be conducted by one or more of our 2 Professional Certified Flight Instructors: USUA & ASC Flight Instructors, USPPA Certified Instructor/School, USHPA Tandem Instructor, AND we have combined 28 years PG (Free Flight Paraglider) USHGA Rated, and over 18 years PPG experience. You will benefit from the combined experience, knowledge and perspective of 2 Professional Instructors. SAFETY and FUN oriented training is our specialty, just ask our former students.

We offer several types & levels of Training:

• Beginner Training Courses (Basic or USPPA Rated)
• Advanced Training Course
• Instructor Training Course

With 2 current Certified Instructors on staff, and a testing associate, we can also do your BFI certification for PPG Instructor/Tandem Flying, and help any experienced pilot become a Certified Instructor. This will allow you to legally take a second person flying (for the purpose of instruction). Call us for more info & rates.

We provide the Training on your own equipment. We will help you to select and purchase the appropriate equipment for your needs if you decide to purchase.

Training available
World-wide!
at buyers expense

Why Train with Paradrenalin ?

Out of town students, please click here for Arizona accommodation and other relevant information

Desert Training locations typically in the areas above or optionally at PRA airport.

Come and watch our Instructors Train new Pilots, ask questions, check out our gear & shop, or just watch us or our former students fly BEFORE you decide on an Instructor or equipment to purchase.

Unlike some Instructors/Dealers, we can train you even if you don't buy equipment from ParaToys (as long as the equipment is safe). We believe you should have a choice of instructors & schools, not being forced into buying one Dealers equipment just to get Training or access to his flying sites. Any instructor who will not train you unless you buy his equipment has motives other than your safety and enjoyment of the sport.

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Our Instructors can travel to you and train you locally. Ask us how .

Some areas covered during the Beginner Training Courses:

1. Review and understanding of the equipment ie: the paraglider, paramotor, harness, and prop.
2. Review of the various parts of the paraglider wing and what they do and why.
3. Learn to put on harness and adjust for comfort and proper usage and safety.
4. Proper reverse wing launch and techniques for 5 to 10-mph winds.
5. Proper forward launch techniques for 0 to 5 MPH.
6. Beginner ground handling of the wing. Inflation of the wing and learning to control right and left brake toggles. (practice. . practice. . practice)
7. Control of the wing in reverse position and turn to forward launch position.
8. Multiple advanced ground handling techniques such as: high wind launch's, low wind launch's, ground handling without a harness, weight shift ground handling, fast deflation of wing, safety techniques, upside down inflation to clean wing, etc..
9. Reverse launches simulated without engine.
10. Forward launches simulated without engine.
11. Forward and reverse launch's with motor on back (not started).
12. Ground pull Tow or Training Hill flight for first off the ground experience, or Tandem Flight where you will take the controls (if student is under 210lbs).
13. Engine on back ground handling.
14. Simulator training to master flying without ever leaving the ground.
15. Harness techniques, getting into the seat while in flight, to proper in seat flight position, weight shift techniques.
16. Complete discussion of first solo flight. Launch technique, course directions to follow, throttle adjustments, turns and landing procedure. Radio and visual communication to be used.
17. Preflight inspection and warming up of the engine.
18. Solo Flight, launch, altitude, seat, turns, flying, landing. Radio and visual communications at all times.
19. More flying to reach the goal of flying without instructor's assistance.
20. Basic engine maintenance, oil gas mixtures, spark plug, cleaning of engine, replacing propellers etc.
21. Basic wing maintenance, folding/storage and care of wing.
22. Discussion of safe flying conditions and areas to fly. (Review of part 103 of FAA regulations)
23. Receive the Paradrenalin Beginners Training Graduation Certificate.

As a Paradrenalin full course student, you will also receive a Training DVD set to review and practice in your own time, speeding up your training, skills & confidence, and getting you into the air faster, and safer. These DVD's do not replace personal instruction, but act as reference material throughout your flying career, and are exclusive to Paratoys & Paradrenalin.

We Train from various locations in the North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Cave Creek and Lake Pleasant areas, where you will learn to deal with real-life PPG launch & landing scenarios, allowing you to fly from sites many pilots trained at other schools just dream of flying. The locations always have ample unobstructed space for safe Beginner Pilot Training.

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