| Duration | Cost (per person) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lessons | $1350.00 |
At the end of this training process, the student is usually flying from moderate altitudes (several hundred to a few thousand ft) in relative mild conditions.
Partial list of knowledge and skills acquired:
- Ability to fly and practice without direct instructor supervision (with significant limitations).
- Completion of 8 hours of ground school theory.
- Ability to set up equipment, perform preflight check, and evaluate conditions of the site and self.
- Ability to perform successful, confident launches on a shallow slope with less than 6 mph wind.
- Ability to fly comfortably and smoothly along a planned path, including 180° and "S" turns in both directions, at various speeds and bank angles.
- Ability to perform safe, successful landings on feet within 100 ft of a target.
- Experience and knowledge sufficient to pass the USHPA Novice Hang Gliding Written Exam.
Additional details about certification requirements are available at the USHPA website.
| Package | Cost (per person) | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Day | $199 |
Call Mel for additional details: (505) 710-8208.