Where We Train

Primary Location Hard Rock Pavilion  Initial ground handling, kiting and low level flight training are held at the soccer field and small hills of the Hard Rock Pavilion located south of Albuquerque, NM Referring to the Google Maps image to the right, the directions to the training site are: I-25 South to Rio Bravo exit East on Rio Bravo to University Blvd. Continue south to Hard Rock Pavilion parking lot

Enchanted Air Paragliding Training Location Click image for larger version Soccer field is used for ground handing (kiting) training. Hills north of parking lot are used for low level flight practice.

Secondary Location Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park  Initial ground handling, kiting, and stationary towing for low level flight training are held in the large grassy fields of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park located on the north side of Albuquerque, NM Referring to the Google Maps image to the right, the directions to the Fiesta Park are: Take I-25 to the Tramway/Roy Rd exit (by Sandia Casino Resort). Go west under the freeway to the Pan American Frontage Rd. Take the frontage road south to Balloon Fiesta Rd (1st right) which leads to the Park entrance.

Balloon Fiesta Park Click image for larger version The gate to the park might or might not be closed when you arrive.  Regardless, wait at the gate entrance for an instructor to arrive and determine which side of the field will be used for training.

Student Textbook

On your first day of training, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book ‘Paragliding – The Complete Reference’. This 338 page, eighth edition is packed with up-to-date information, amplifying photos and illustrations from novice to expert and comes with an accompanying DVD with over 90 minutes of instructional video.

Training Syllabus

Set out in two main sections; Ground-school and Practical, this comprehensive training syllabus will be followed to get new pilots to the USHPA P-2 (Novice) level.  Click here to open this .pdf document in a separate browser tab.

United States Hang Gliding/Paragliding Association (USHPA) Information

The following are links to official USHPA documents regarding pilot rating information, policy on revocation of ratings, and surface tow information.  Click on any link to open a .pdf document in a separate browser tab.

• USHPA Rating Information – Pilot Proficiency System (SOP 12-2)
• USHPA Policy on Revocation of Ratings (SOP 12-07)
• USHPA Surface Tow Information
• USHPA Official Website

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations

Paragliding is regulated under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 103 for ultralight aircraft, and additionally you must understand the different airspace classifications and restrictions.

• FAR Part 103 – Federal Aviation Regulation for Ultralight Aircraft
• FAA Airspace Classifications