Our training program follows the official United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) training syllabus. By mirroring this industry standard framework, we ensure that your progression from Zero to Hero is structured and thorough.
Training Options
Zero to Hero
USPPA PPG2 Rating
$2500
Full Course
General outline
Go from a complete beginner to a confident, independent, and certified pilot. The Zero to Hero course is a comprehensive, safety-first program designed to take you entirely through the United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) PPG2 curriculum.
At NV, we believe that true freedom in the air requires elite preparation on the ground. This course combines rigorous technical flight instruction with crucial NV emergency response training, ensuring you are a safe, analytical pilot and a prepared asset to the aviation community.
Ground School & Kiting Fundamentals
- Wing Anatomy & Pre-flight Inspection
- Forward & Reverse Launch Kiting
- Aviation Theory & Weather Analysis
- VFR/FAR Part 103
- Simulated Flight Training
- First Aid Training
- CPR Training
Flight Operations & Your First Solos
- Engine Maintenance & Airworthiness
- First Solo Launches & Landings
- In-Flight Maneuvers
- Emergency Procedures
Upon successful demonstration of all required skills, written exams, and a minimum of 25 solo flights, you will graduate with your official USPPA PPG2 (Paramotor Pilot) Rating, certifying you to fly independently without instructor supervision.
Transition Training
$1000
Full Course
Paragliding transitioning
Requirements:
Free Flight: USHPA P2 rating or higher with strong ground handling skills
Key Transition Skills Covered:
- PPG Nomenclature & Motor Mechanics
- Torque & Thrust Management
- Defensive Foot-Launch Techniques
- Power-On Flight Dynamics
- Prop safety
- Emergency Procedures
Upon successful demonstration of all required skills, written exams, and a minimum of 25 solo flights, you will graduate with your official USPPA PPG2 (Paramotor Pilot) Rating, certifying you to fly independently without instructor supervision.
- First Aid Training
- CPR Training
Flight Operations & Your First Solos
- Engine Maintenance & Airworthiness
- First Solo Launches & Landings
- In-Flight Maneuvers
- Emergency Procedures
Upon successful demonstration of all required skills, written exams, and a minimum of 25 solo flights, you will graduate with your official USPPA PPG2 (Paramotor Pilot) Rating, certifying you to fly independently without instructor supervision.
Day Training
$150
per day
3-hour introductory session
Want to get your hands on a glider and feel the pull of the wind? This focused, 3-hour introduction to the fundamentals of paragliding. Skip the deep classroom theory and get straight onto the training field to get hands on with the gear, learn the terminology, and manage a paraglider under the guidance of a USPPA instructor.
This is the perfect, low commitment way to demystify the sport, build an appreciation for wind energy, and find out what it truly feels like to control a paraglider.
What We Cover in 3 Hours
Gear Nomenclature & Setup:
A quick, hands-on walkthrough of premium paragliding gear. You will learn the anatomy of the wing, lines, and harness, alongside the critical pre-flight safety checks every pilot performs.
The Forward Launch:
Step into the harness and learn the physics of the forward launch. You will practice the exact body positioning, acceleration, and release techniques required to pull a wing cleanly off the ground and into the air.
Ground Handling (Kiting):
Spend the core of the session on the field actively handling the wing. You will feel the lift, manage the energy of the glider overhead, and learn how to use subtle brake inputs and footwork to keep the wing stabilized overhead.
This course cost will be deducted from the Zero to Hero course if you decide to go all in!