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CLASSES |
Items
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Pilot Prep School |
Earn Your Wings,
no gear |
Earn Your Wings,
includes gear * |
Private Lesson
(1/2 day) |
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Description |
Fun intro
course to see what it's all about!
Introductory kiting & ground school
Tandem tow & tow related, if time and weather allows |
Pilot school plus
additional training to earn signoff for P1, P2, Foot Launch and Surface Tow.
Also includes:
P3 rating (Intermediate) & P4 rating (Advanced) as well as all
applicable "Special Skills" signoffs in years to come as you
progress as a pilot.
(Purchase gear, training materials, and Tow Tech appointment
separately.)
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Includes:
"Earn Your Wings, no gear"
PLUS:
All new gear (except helmet)
Course training
materials
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Fun, personalized
instruction. |
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Ratings Earned |
n/a |
P1
(Beginner)
and
P2
(Novice) |
P1
(Beginner)
and
P2
(Novice) |
n/a |
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Special Skill or
Appointment Earned |
n/a |
Foot launch
Surface Tow |
Foot launch
Surface Tow |
n/a |
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Time Involved |
1-2 days |
12 weeks |
12 weeks |
1/2 day |
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Number of Students |
8 max,
4 min
(per class)
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class
on its scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to
the next scheduled class begin date. |
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Days & Times
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1 weekend day
9am-dusk
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1 weekend day
9am-dusk
&
1 weekday
5:30pm-dusk |
1 weekend day
9am-dusk
&
1 weekday
5:30pm-dusk |
As scheduled |
Locations
(see...
Local Fly Parks) |
The Escape,
Murchison,
or other as we determine. |
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine. |
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine. |
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine. |
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CLINICS |
Items
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Paramotor |
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pre-SIV |
Tow
Tech |
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Prerequisites |
P2
Rating earned from Paraglide Texas
Paramotor purchased from Paraglide Texas |
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P2 |
P2
Tow rated pilot |
Payment Deadline
(to allow for effectively planning the event/class) |
Full payment 2 weeks
prior |
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Full payment 2 weeks
prior |
Full payment 2 weeks
prior |
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Description |
Operate a motor unit
mounted to a harness. |
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Learn how to avoid
and recover from certain flying situations. |
Operate a tow winch. |
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Ratings Earned |
n/a |
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n/a |
n/a |
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Special Skill or
Appointment Earned |
n/a |
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n/a |
Tow Tech |
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Time Involved |
1-3 days |
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1-3 days |
2-3 days |
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Number of Students |
8 max |
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6 max |
6 max
4 min |
Days & Times
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As scheduled |
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As scheduled |
As scheduled |
Locations
(see...
Local Fly Parks) |
The Escape
or other as we determine. |
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Area lake as we
determine. |
The Escape
or other as we determine. |
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Items included in the "Earn
Your
Wings, includes gear" package... |
Paragliding Book
Towing Book
Log Book
Family Radio
(w batteries)
"Earned My Wings"
t-shirt |
Wing
Harness
Reserve Parachute
Carabiners
Stirrup & Speed Bar |
Stuff Sack
Tow Bridle
Hook Knife
Brummel Hooks |
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| Gift
Certificates |
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Great for birthdays,
Christmas, promotions, or any other reason you can think of! |
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NOTES: |
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- Class schedules are shown
below.
- Private lessons are scheduled
based on availability. |
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Instructor &
assistants... |
Paul Greenwood, USHPA #79721 (P4, T3)
- Basic
Paragliding Instructor, certified by USHPA
Gary Leach, USHPA #81212 (P3) - Assistant Instructor
Amy Tomko, USHPA
#80832 (P2) -
Assistant Instructor |
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Additional Steps for New Students in the Austin TX area... |
1.
Sign up on Paraglide Texas
email list
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Become member of Austin Free Flight Association (AFFA)...
Austin-area free flight club
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Become member of USHPA... national free flight
organization (discuss w your instructor)
5. Take the ham radio test so you can use the USHPA 2-way radio
frequencies
6. Prepare to ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!! |
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Special Notes... |
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Ratings, special skills
& appointments are administered via certified instructor
thru the United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
(USHPA). |
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Class Schedule |
Course schedules are
subject to change due to weather conditions, up to and including
cancellation of a given day's training. However, we have built time into
the schedule for this. Also, those who progress faster may be able to
earn their P2 in a shorter time than scheduled!
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"Earn Your Wings"
course |
Week 1 -- Practical & Review
Week 2 -- Practical & Review
Week 3 -- Chapters 1,2,3
Week 4 -- Practical & Review
Week 5 -- Practical & Review
Week 6 -- Chapters 4,5,6
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Week 7 -- Chapters 7,8,9
Week 8 -- Practical & Review
Week 9 -- Practical & Review
Week 10 -- Chapters 10,11,12
Week 11 -- Practical & Review
Week 12 -- Practical & Exam
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keep informed of all our activities!
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Pilot Prep School Class |
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Description...
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Fun intro course
- 1-2 exciting days
- Your first paragliding flights
What's Involved...
- Get-to-know paragliding session
- Ground handling and flying demos
- Student ground handling
- Student flying
- Tandem ride
Rating Earned...
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n/a
Skills Earned...
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n/a
Time Involved...
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1-2 days (across 2
weekends if takes a 2nd day)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its
scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next
scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- 1 weekend day, 9am-dusk
Locations...
- The Escape, Murchison, or other
as we determine
Notes...
- Pilot Prep School payment applies toward Earn Your Wings courses
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Earn Your Wings Class, no gear |
Description...
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Pilot school, no
gear or training materials included
- Includes the Pilot Prep School
- Instruction includes theory, practicals & coaching
- We'll teach you proper ground handling and how to fly safely on your own
- You will take a written exam... but with instruction from Paraglide Texas,
it will be easy!
- Become a fully-rated pilot
Ratings Earned...
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P1 (Beginner)... fly under instructor supervision
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P2 (Novice)... can fly without instructor supervision
Skills Earned...
-
Foot Launch
- Surface Tow
Also includes...
- Your advanced ratings (P3 & P4) and "Special Skills" signoffs in
years to come as you progress as a pilot
Time Involved...
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12 weeks (est.)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its
scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next
scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- 1 weekend day 9am-dusk
- 1 weekday 5:30pm-dusk
Locations...
- 'The Escape',
Murchison, Packsaddle, Wells Lane, or other as we determine |
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Earn Your Wings Class, includes gear |
Description...
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Pilot school, all
new gear & training materials included, except helmet
[Click
for list of what's included]
- Includes the Pilot Prep School
- Instruction includes theory, practicals & coaching
- We'll teach you proper ground handling and how to fly safely on your own
- You will take a written exam... but with instruction from Paraglide Texas,
it will be easy!
- Become a fully-rated pilot
Ratings Earned...
-
P1 (Beginner)... fly under instructor supervision
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P2 (Novice)... can fly without instructor supervision
Skills Earned...
-
Foot Launch
- Surface Tow
Also includes...
- Your advanced ratings (P3 & P4) and "Special Skills" signoffs in
years to come as you progress as a pilot
Time Involved...
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12 weeks (est.)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its
scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next
scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- 1 weekend day 9am-dusk
- 1 weekday 5:30pm-dusk
Locations...
- 'The Escape',
Murchison, Packsaddle, Wells Lane, or other as we determine |
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Private 1/2 Day Lesson |
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Description...
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Learn at your own pace with individual, 1-on-1 interface
Prerequisite(s)...
- n/a
Skills Earned...
- n/a
Time Involved...
- 1/2 day
Maximum number of students...
- 1 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
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Paramotor Clinic |
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Description...
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Learn to operate a motor unit mounted to a harness
Prerequisite(s)...
- P2
- Rating earned from Paraglide Texas
- Paramotor purchased from Paraglide Texas
Skills Earned...
- n/a
Time Involved...
- 1-3 days
Maximum number of students...
- 8 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
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pre-SIV Clinic |
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Description...
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Learn how to avoid and recover from certain flying situations
Skills Earned...
- n/a
Time Involved...
- 1-3 days
Maximum number of students...
- 6 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- An area lake as we determine
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Tow Tech Clinic |
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Description...
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Learn to manage tow winch operations
Skills Earned...
- Tow Tech
Time Involved...
- 5 days
Maximum number of students...
- 6 per class (4 min)
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
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Gift Certificate |
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Description...
- It's the "Gift of Flight"
- Recipient can apply the gift certificate to any class or tour we offer!
- Purchase as a gift for a friend or loved one
- Purchase for one or multiple people
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