Training & certification
Learn to fly
The same building blocks the best U.S. schools use — ground skills, repeat flights, weather judgment — delivered in our small-group, safety-first way, with Colombia as the flagship place we take beginners from zero to real airtime.
What “learn to fly” means in the industry
Most serious schools promise one arc: you show up with no experience, you learn to handle a wing, you fly a training site until your launches and landings are predictable, and you leave with a novice rating (in the U.S. that’s typically USHPA P2 or the equivalent) so you can fly at insured sites. Everything else is packaging: where you train, how many flights, how gear is included, and what you pay.
We don’t try to out-shout that story — we build on it. Our signature product is not “a random local hill for a season” alone: it’s a residential camp in Colombia (Cocora / Andes) with clear outcomes, a published price sheet, and two durations so you can choose foundation (P1) or full P2-style certification in one trip.
How we differ from a typical single-city U.S. school (without the fluff)
One immersive trip vs. chipping away on weekends
Many U.S. schools spread lessons across months so weather and life don’t eat your progress. We offer that industry rhythm where it makes sense — but our headline path is: fly every flyable day in camp, in small groups, with 4:1-style coaching, so the mental model matches consistency-driven schools while the venue is our Andes program, not a single state’s training park.
Published camps with published math
Competitors often quote $2k–$3.5k+ for domestic P2 with different gear rules. Our Colombia school-equipment (Option A) prices are $3,200 (10 days) and $4,200 (14 days) on the public schedule — not a teaser rate hidden behind a call.
Outcomes that match what you need
10-day Foundation targets APPI-2 (= USHPA P1) plus foundation skills with 10+ flights; 14-day Certification Camp targets APPI-3 (= USHPA P2) with 18+ flights. That’s the honest split — not “solo on day one for everyone” or “always 60+ flights” unless you need them.
What you’ll actually build (same pillars as top schools)
Ground handling & launches
Kiting until the wing is a tool, not a surprise — the non-negotiable base every serious instructor stresses.
Supervised solos & site routine
Repeatable takeoff, pattern, landing, and radio work until you own the sequence — we care about proficiency, not a checkbox minimum.
Weather, risk, and when to stay on the ground
The judgment layer that makes you welcome at real sites for years, not a liability.
Gear literacy & next steps
Our published packages include school equipment (Option A) in camp, with a clear path to your own kit: see “Your new gear (from us)” in the table — $2,200 + $4,800 gear for Foundation, $3,000 + $4,800 for P2 Camp.
Six image links to key sections: learn, skill map, gear, expeditions, stories, contact.
Learn to fly
From first flight to certification
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Skill map
Levels and what’s next
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Paragliding shop
Wings, harnesses, reserves
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Camps & expeditions
Colombia and beyond
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Stories
Reports and field notes
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Contact
Questions and next steps
Open section →Our two Colombia camp products (approved schedule)
These are the two packages we run in the valley: 10 days for Foundation → P1, or 14 days for P2 Certification Camp. Flying days, flight count bands, and tuition are fixed in the table — private room +$500, early bird −$300 (90+ days out), $1,000 deposit to hold a spot.
| Option | Foundation Camp10 days → APPI-2 | Certification Camp14 days → APPI-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camp duration | 10 days | 14 days |
| Flying days | 8 days | 12 days |
| Target flights | 10+ flights | 18+ flights |
| School equipment | $3,200 | $4,200 |
| Your new gear (from us) | $2,200 + $4,800 gear | $3,000 + $4,800 gear |
| Private room | +$500 | +$500 |
| Early bird (90+ days) | −$300 | −$300 |
| Deposit to hold spot | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Outcome | APPI-2 (= USHPA P1) | APPI-3 (= USHPA P2) |
Both camps include:
- Accommodation (shared room)
- Daily van to launch + retrieves
- Breakfast + dinners
- Airport transfers
- School equipment (Option A)
- Daily ground school + debrief
- APPI evaluation
What's in both: shared accommodation, daily van to launch, breakfast + dinners, airport transfers, school equipment (Option A), daily ground school + debrief, APPI evaluation — per our standard camp spec.
Not ready for a two-week trip?
Start with a tandem or a shorter intro where we offer it — then return here and pick Foundation or P2 Camp with eyes open. We’d rather you choose the right window than the wrong price.