ParaToys & BlackHawk Powered Paragliders, Paramotors, Parapente

Beginner Training Course
Cost $1500.00 Add To Cart
or $1000.00 with a purchase of a paramotor/wing package from Paratoys prior to taking this course. This is a savings of $2100.00.

The goal of the beginner training course is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to set up the equipment, properly ground handle the paraglider, launch and land with instructors assistance and to reach the goal of flying withoutthe instructor's assistance in just a few days. The student will learn all aspects of Powered Paragliding including Reverse & forward launch's, tips and tricks, equipment maintenance,weather, flying techniques, and many other items that would normally take a student many years to learn on their own. This course is started on Tuesdays for those who can train straight thru the 4 days and on Saturdays for those whom can only train 1 to 2 days a week. The equipment of Paragliders, Paramotors, and radios are provided for during this course by Paratoys. Only three students are allowed in each class for up close personal instruction, please call for available dates.

Beautiful Hogan Lake, near our training field

Advanced Training Course
Cost $1800.00 Add To Cart

The goal of this course is to increase the PPG pilot's knowledge and skills to equal several years of weekend flying in only a few days. The advanced course covers: Flying with other pilots, Cross country flights, In flight advanced skills such as: big ears, low to the ground flying, spot landing, fine tuning both ground handling skills and in flight skills. This course requires that the student own and fly's his own equipment during the course.

The following are just a few of the items covered during this beginner course:

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 de inflation 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 weighted simulator on back.
12. Powered winch tows for first off ground experience.
13. Engine on back ground handling.
14. Simulator training to master flying without ever leaving the ground.
15. Harness techniques, getting into the harness 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 gaps, cleaning of engine etc.
21. Basic wing maintenance, folding, and care of wing.
22. Discussion of safe flying conditions and areas to fly. (Review of part 103 of FAA regulation pertaining to ultra lites)
23. Review of the various equipment options available on the market.
24. Receive the Paratoys beginners training certificate.

Call ParaToys for an appointment
209-481-0493