Students in P2 course will receive as part of their training curriculum, a copy of ‘Paragliding – The Beginners Guide. When you’re ready for your course in learning to paraglide, this is the one book you need to help you learn. Paragliding is a doorway into a whole new world of adventure, where you’ll learn to ride the invisible energy of wind and thermic currents to carry you potentially hundreds of miles. But it involves a lifetime of learning, and Paragliding: The Beginner’s Guide is your first stepping stone to access the sport safely.

 

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.

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.

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