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Paragliding Classes & Clinics:
	A Taste Of Flight In this two-hour clinic, you and your friends will work closely with your instructor as you learn the basics of foot launched flight in a paraglider. We will cover the equipment we use, setup the wing and harness and do a flight check, working from the lower slopes of our incredible training hill.You will not fly from the top of the hill, but you may get your feet off the ground! More...
	Day Lesson - Paragliding! Learn how to launch unassisted, turn, approach and land with the greatest of ease! The lesson includes an overview of equipment, controlling the glider on the ground and in the air, flight plans, and a ride back up the hill for your next flight. This Day Lesson includes the use of our state-of-the-art DHV-1 Certified paraglider and harness training equipment. More...
	P2 Certification This course is intended to teach you how to be a safe and confident pilot. Your training will include study materials, a log book, ground school and hands-on instruction at the training hill. Our course will prepare you for your first high-altitude mountain flight. More...
	Paramotoring & Powered Paragliding Powered paragliding is enjoying a surge of popularity in America, and for good reason - it's an aircraft that literally fits into the trunk of your car! In less than 15 minutes, a pilot can set up for a remarkable new form of flight. Combine the simple elegance of a modern paraglider with one of the backpack paramotoring units and you have the ability to fly when you want. More...
	Ridge Soaring Clinic In this clinic, we will discuss soaring in the smooth, sweet lift produced by ocean breezes against our local cliffs and hills. We will look at the ridge soaring pattern, thorough preflight, how to cliff launch, top land, kite in high winds, identify rotor and terrain clearance considerations. More...
	Site Introduction Clinic New to the area? Just completed your P2 certification? The Mountain Site Introduction Clinic is the perfect next step. In this four hour clinic, you will be introduced to the mountain launch sites and landing zones in Santa Barbara, with emphasis on site protocols specific to our area. More...
	Thermal Clinic Because thermals are invisible, they are a tricky subject to tackle. We will be taking a look at how thermals develop, where they commonly release, how to identify where we are in the thermal and how to make the best use of its lift. More...
	Weather Clinic Understanding weather is the first tool in telling us if it is a good and safe day to launch our aircraft. We will look at all of the pieces that make up this puzzling subject and conclude from concrete information if the days' weather is appropriate to fly in. More...
	Cross Country, Maps & GPS Clinic Flying X-C is just about every paraglider pilots dream. Our clinic will prepare you for the adventure of a lifetime! This clinic includes choosing X-C routes, reading maps and sectionals, using a GPS for turnpoint verification and tracking your flight, maneuvers and reserve class, simulator work, landing approaches, site analysis, competition flying and mountain flying gear and preparation. More...
	Tow Pilot Clinic Towing is a method of launching a paraglider (or other unpowered hang glider, ultralight, etc) where the glider is pulled up through the air by a line. When the glider reaches altitude (somewhere between 200 and 3000 feet) the pilot releases the towline and glides away normally. More...
	Maneuvers Clinic Participating in the Paragliding Maneuvers Clinic (SIV in Europe stands for Simulation d'Incident en Vol, or simulated incidence in flight) allows a pilot to induce a dynamic reaction and recover their paraglider to normal flight with an instructor's guidance. More...
	The Master's Series This series of clinics by accomplished paraglider pilots will focus on a variety of subjects, such as weather, cross-country principles, preparation for competition, excellence in instruction, thermal dynamics, aerobatics, flying philosophies, video production and equipment seminars by the people that actually fly and design the gliders. More...
	Why Fly Above All? Think of your relationship with a paragliding school as a long-term relationship. While it may only take a few lessons to earn your novice certification, you want to choose a school that will be involved in your development as a pilot through your advanced rating and beyond. Make sure the staff respects you and your time and are dedicated to giving you professional instruction and long-term support. More...