Training cost
1st introductory lesson $300.00 includes ground school, learning to kite and forward launching techniques. Tandem $300.00 Combo lesson $500.00
Complete training course 10 day program $3,000.00 with equipment purchase
Training is 8-10 day classes at least 3 weekends per month depending on weather.
We do 3 to 4 hour sessions per day. With a Mid-day break from around 11:00 - 4:00 unless weather permits training for 4 hours throught the day.
We are generally closed on Monday and Tuesday (unless were doing a discovery tandem/ground school that day)
Cost: Here is how the tuition pricing works...
We initially collect a total of 3,000 after your 1st session and then depending on how much gear you get through us, you can make these decisions as you progress in training, we either keep it right at $3,000- with equipment purchase or $3,500 without. Training packaged gets you a discount on training and equipment.
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A $500 deposit secures your spot. (Non refundable)
Standard tuition is as follows...
$3,000 if the student buys a new motor and new glider through Portland paramotoring LLC
$3,500 with no equipment purchase.
$300.00 Instructional Tandem flight $300 deposit required for tandem flight. Please call or text us to secure a spot.
Training Includes: Access to all of our equipment, tow wench flights, tandem flights, radio assisted instruction, and our ground school course. If you're planning on bringing your own equipment, please let us know before booking your training.
Time Required: 8 to 10 days.. Training sessions 2 -4 accumulated days (weather permitting) ; At least 2 days back to back works best. We do work with the individuals schedule to best accommodate. Training course must be completed within 6 months from the 1st day of training. So attendance with every training opportunity is highly recommended. After the 10 day program, if the student doe not quite have a hold of the skills required to fly solo 3 to 4 hours sessions are available at the extra cost of $300 per session for extra days past the 10 day program.
Students generally begin motor flights between day 8-10 (weather permitting) we require a 25 flight minimum 5 unassisted flights and a 50 question exam before going off on your own.
Once the minimum requirements have been met and the student has passed the 50 question exam an ASC PPG certification will be issued.
Student are welcome/encouraged to attend future classes and join us in any group flights with free mentorship for as long and as often as they wish.