General Course Syllabus and Costs

Since every student progresses at a different rate, we tailor all training to the individual based on a day to day structure. We don’t require you to pay for a full course up front.

Pricing

• $350/day without gear purchase
• $250/day with gear purchase (purchase can be anytime after training)

These are full 8-10 hour days, not 2-3 hour sessions. Also, very often you will be the only student and thus enjoying a private lesson. These daily training prices include all gear.

The average number of days it takes a beginner to complete the training is 5-6 days. Below is the training syllabus.

Day 1:

• Introduction to gear and forward launch techniques
• Forward launch practice from lower training hill
• Forward launch and small flights from upper training hill
• Introduction to reverse kiting techniques
• Ground School – Part 1 – Fundamentals of Flight
• Reverse kiting practice
• Reverse launches from upper training hill

Day 2:

• Forward launch and small flights from upper training hill
• Forward launched flights from 650′ launch
• Multiple flights – Practice turns and approaches to landing
• Ground School – Part 2 – Weather
• Reverse kiting practice
• Reverse launched flights from 650′ launch

Day 3:

• Forward launched flights from 650′ launch
• Multiple flights – Reduce radio guidance for landing approach
• Ground School – Part 3 – Safety and Pilot Judgement
• Reverse kiting practice
• Reverse launched flights from 650′ launch
• Multiple flights – Practice landing approach with no radio guidance

Day 4:

• Introduction to motor and pre-flight
• Motor “hang test” and simulation
• Powered walks while learning throttle control
• First solo motor flights
• Ground School – Part 4 – Airspace and Regulations/Etiquette
• Continue motor flights while reducing radio guidance
• Gear selection discussion

Days 5 and 6 (if needed):

• Continue motor flights