Learning to Fly

I loved my tandem experience. Now what?

Flying a Paraglider is not for everybody. However, anybody with determination to learn can become a pilot in just days. Positive attitude takes you a long way.

Paraglide Florida takes you step by step. The Basic Training Course is designed to show you paragliding up and close. This course will have you ground-handling the wing and teaches you basic weather lessons without the need to commit fully. The content will point out the similarities and differences between free flying and powered paragliding (Paramotor). The student will also learn how to become active within the different flying communities in Florida. At the end of this three-day basic course, the student will have all of the information they need to take an educated decision as to whether to continue with the advanced courses.

Learn to Fly with Us!

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    Basic Training Course

    The Basic Training Course is an introductory course to paragliding and powered paragliding. This course is designed to immediately get the student started with hands on experience. At the end of this course, the student will be able to take an educated decision to continue with more advance training and with the purchase of their own equipment. (All equipment for Basic Training is included).

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    Paramotor Course

    With Florida being so flat, owning a motor is having the ultimate freedom. It is so easy to motor your way up from so many different places without the commitment required for XC flying, or if you practice both paragliding and paramotor, it’s even better. Our PPG (Powered Paragliding) program takes you from day one to where you are capable and qualified to make your own flight decisions and recognize possible hazards. As you progress through this seven-day program, you will cover similar topics that are covered in the Paragliding Course, but will also cover in-depth and specific advantages, differences, and things to be aware of, that are very specific only to Paramotors. (Equipment is NOT included)

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    Paramotor Course

    With Florida being so flat, owning a motor is having the ultimate freedom.  It is so easy to motor your way up from so many different places without the commitment required for XC flying, or if you practice both its even better.  Our ppg program takes you from day one to where you are capable and qualified to make your own flight decisions and recognize possible hazards.

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    Paragliding Course

    There is nothing that compares with free flight. Our program takes you from day one to where you are capable and qualified to make your own flight decisions. As you progress through this 8-10 day program, you will be introduced to coastal and thermal flying sites, tow launching, ridge and thermal soaring techniques, tandem instructional flights, practical flight theory, and much more. (Equipment is NOT included)

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    Testimonials

    Here’s what our passengers and students from all walks of life had to say about our services:

    Paragliding  with Julio was an unforgettable experience. He’s an amazing instructor, he’s patient and inspires confidence the entire time.  The flight was fun, peaceful and a much needed shift in perspective. You have to fly with Julio.

    Andrea, Med Student

     I was surfing this morning, saw Julio in the line up , and we had a conversation about flying, and the next thing I new I was flying over crater lake ilopango.  Wow, experiencing the amazing crater lake of ilopango from above was pure magic.

    Paul, Musician

    Thanks Julio.  I could not have done it without you!  I was starting to have doubts but with your help I never gave up!

    Joe, Lawyer

    This experience was much more than a paragliding fight… This was a life changing experience for me. I grew as a person will riding the El Salvador sky’s. Julio’s energy was the best  up there. Wouldn’t fly with anyone else…

    Doris, Mumpreneur