Training

LEARNING TO FLY:   (Updated May. 2025) 

SINCE YOU ARE READING THIS, YOU ARE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A PILOT. JUST CONTACT US AND WE WILL GET YOU POINTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. 

Here in Alaska the prime paragliding training is March 1st to June 1st. The soaring season is between April 15th to September 15th.  Having said that, we are paragliding and speedflying throughout the year.  During the winter, we are concentrating more on Speedriding (skiing with a speedwing- a very small paraglider).  Jan 15th - May 15th

Speed Flying -  A very fast growing segment of paragliding is Speed Flying.  The version of this on snow with skis is called Speedriding.  I reccomend learning to fly speedwing on snow first.  Increased level of safety but all can be learned safely with an experienced instructor. 

If you are interested in becoming a paraglider pilot, or flying a Speedwing contact us and we will get you on the list and lined out for the upcoming courses. Spring is peak time for Speedriding but often get ready in November  to start some training.

Call, Email or Text us right now to get on our calendar! (907) 301-6118

Tandem Paragliding Lesson: $250/ person This is a great way to try out paragliding and see first-hand what a flight is really like.  You will launch with a certified tandem instructor and get a chance to learn to steer, speed up and slow down along the wing.  Much can be gained from flying tandem if you wish to fly solo. Past P2 students have said the tandem flight really gave them a better perspective of what they could safely do while flying, allowing them to relax and enjoy the magic of paragliding.

P2+ Novice Pilot Certification   $2500  (New courses starting in Mar. 2026)   GET REGISTERED NOW?  

The P2 Course consist of 35 flights that will be flown in a variety of conditions and different sites around the Anchorage and Matsu Region of Alaska. On average, it takes approximately 12-15 days of hands-on flight training and ground instruction to achieve your USHPA P2 rating. The certification is more about your proficiency and less about number of flights or time in flight.  Safety is our primary concern. When you sign up for our courses, we are focused on helping you build the skills and get the experiences that you will need to safely fly on your own. Once certified by us, you are not just sent out of the nest. Your P2+ tuition makes you a Skydance Team Member and eligible for ongoing mentoring of Special Skills, equipment discounts and priority access to our clinics and tours. 

(ALL P2 STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BIG SAVINGS ON EQUIPMENT. SAVE OVER $700 WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR FIRST GEAR PURCHASE WITH US. CHECKOUT OUR EQUIPMENT/ TRAINING PACKAGES IN WHICH YOU CAN GET EQUIPMENT AND TAKE $1000 OFF YOUR TRAINING.)

WHAT DOES A DAY OF PARAGLIDING TRAINING LOOK LIKE: If the weather cooperates, you will be outfitted with gear, learn how to properly setup, hook in and launch the wing over head.  By the end of your first day you will have learned to keep the wing overhead and generate airspeed for launch.  In two to four days you will be able to manage the glider through inflation, launch, short flights and landings.  When you and your instructor feel comfortable and safe, we move up to larger hills, which offer higher and longer flights.  You will also learn weather theory, aerodynamics, US airspace rules, and so much more to gain understanding that will be verified by written and oral exams.   Within approximately 4 days you will be flying Solo!  This course of education ends with a P2 Novice Certification from your USHPA Certified Instructor who verifies that you can safely pursue paragliding on your own without direct supervision from an instructor.  

Paratreks: Travel and Learn-   Take a Flycation. Travel while learning to fly better and experience new sites. Earn additional ratings and special sign-offs. A good pilot is always learning no matter what your skill level is. Every winter we try to go on a flycation to some awesome place on the planet for flying.  Consider joining us.  Who better to guide you then your instructor who personally knows your abilities and comfort zone. Save money, learn a lot, and cultivate relationships with other pilots. We often go to our old soaring grounds of Hawaii and Southern California.

HAWAII- is an amazing place to fly, but to fly their safely you must understand the very complex weather and wind dynamics. We  have mapped out after many year of exploring and flying the best places under various weather conditions. We will teach this theory and you can take it with you to evaluate future sites that you will fly all over the world.  We can often quickly evaluate the days conditions and determine its not a good day to fly. Maximizing the FUN we will offer several PLAN B and C options available to skilled pilots and adventures like yourselves. Like kite surfing or surfing on those emerald-blue water. Hiking to amazing pools and waterfalls or diving off the coast with turtles and sharks. Come with us and we will get you in the right spot at the right time to maximize your Hawaii adventures. 

BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF THE PLACES WE WILL BE GOING TO IN THE FUTURE: 

COLOMBIA,  COSTA RICA, MEXICO  AUSTRIA,  SWITZERLAND,  FRANCE, GERMANY,  SLOVENIA, ITALY AND MORE

Tours are fun, educational, and the group experience creates strong memories and even saves you money. 

Combo Lessons $300/ person :  This is a tandem lesson combined with a couple hours of solo training.  The solo ground training will give you a chance to feel the power and lift of the canopy on your own.  You will learn the basics and be ready to complete the P1 course.  

P1 Course: $600      Three day hands on course.  You will learn how to inspect, setup, launch, fly low-level straight flights and execute landing flares. Most students get their feet off the ground the first day and sometimes make short flights to 10-20 feet off the ground. Of course we can’t make any promises because it is all weather dependent. This tuition is applied to your P2 Pilot Certification Course. Most students buy a Comprehensive Training Manual $40 each and Annual Membership to USHPA. This National organization self regulates all Hang Gliding and Paragliding in the US. USHPA.org

Private Lesson $250/day/pp (approx. 4 hours)                                          Group Rates $175 /day/pp (approx. 4-6 hours)

If the weather cuts the day short then we just prorate the time of $45/ hr group and $65/ hr private. 

–NOTE–Tandem lessons and the P1 course is considered part of your P2 Novice Certification Course tuition should you choose to become a Skydance P2 student. THE GOOD NEWS-You don’t have to commit to it before you experience the magic. But it only gets better and better as you become a proficient pilot. Group rates available.