WELCOME TO HAPPY THOUGHTS
Located In Live Oak, Florida
Want to taste the freedom of limitless adventure?
Take a tandem flight with an instructor and once airborn, you get to do the flying.
FREE kiting session included with every tandem flight. - $200 (if you enroll for training the cost is deducted from the training price)
- Is it paramotoring safe? yes, it's actually the safest form of flying.
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is it fun ? it's not only fun, it's one of the most freeing and life altering sports around.
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how long does it take to learn? 4-10 days.
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how hard is it? children fly these. flying is the easy part (easier than driving a car) the part that requires some skill is a smooth take off.
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currently the most rapidly growing form of flight.
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how much is all of the needed equipment ? gear ranges $9,000-14,000 dollars
Training info
Ideal situation...you are fairly local and come out for a few sessions and a tandem flight.
you now know the basics of ground kiting and have purchased a glider.
you go home for a couple weeks to refine your kiting skills and complete the online ground school.
come back after that and jump right into taxi practice for a couple sessions and then flying. (flying is actually the easiest part)
REQUIREMENTS :
- 40 and older is trike only.
- You can't already have equipment
- You have to trust us and let us play the main role in gear selection for you.
- You must do more than 3 sessions per month.
- You must purchase your glider and helmet by your second session so you can begin familiarizing yourself with it.
- You must have a facebook account to access the online ground school.
When : greatly depending on weather but basically we train on multiple schedules that just work for each individual.
We take a one morning session off for every 3 days of training.
Live Oak, Florida at the suwannee county airport located at 13302 Voyles St, Live Oak, FL 32060.
Cost:
Foot Launch Training is 2500
Trike Training is 2000
(all up cost including buying your own gear around 14000)
after your 3rd lesson we collect the applicable tuition.
Training Includes: Access to all of our equipment, tow wench flights, tandem flights, radio assisted instruction, and our online ground school course.
Time Required: Training takes 3 -7 accumulated days (with good weather) ; however, you do not have to do each day back to back. We work with your schedule to allow you to come and go whenever works best for you.
you generally begin motor flights between day 2-3 (weather is key) we recommend a 25 flight minimum.
Lodging info:
1. Fairgrounds Campground (386) 362 3004
1302 11th street southwest
Live Oak Florida 32060
(5 min. from airport) 25/night full hook ups, shaded sites
(we can supply you an RV if your staying 4 nights or more at 50/night.
Also several motels within 8 min. of the airport.
1302 11th street southwest
Live Oak Florida 32060
(5 min. from airport) 25/night full hook ups, shaded sites
(we can supply you an RV if your staying 4 nights or more at 50/night.
Also several motels within 8 min. of the airport.
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over $60,000 in school gear to help you excel in progression
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens if the motor dies?
You simply glide down and land in a safe spot. In fact, killing the motor while still airborne is the standard way to land.
How safe is powered paragliding?
It is statictically the safest form of aviation besides commercial airliners. There's a saying that, "it's as safe as you make it." The reason for most accidents is actually landing in water without floatation and improper motor starting procedure (ground starting)
How long does it take to learn?
as soon as 2 or 3 days but advise a minimum of 7 accumulated days to be proficient.
How high can I fly?
Legally you can fly up to 18,000 feet (yes that's over 3 miles) high, but few have wanted to be that cold.
How long can I fly for?
There are some variables, but you can figure around 3-4 hours on a single tank of gas.
Does powered paragliding require a license?
No. Most would agree that it's truly the greatest form of freedom.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes. We are certified through the United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA).
Is there a weight limit?
Not really. The more you weigh, the bigger of a glider and motor you will need. Although for tandem flights (2 people), it's best for the passenger to weight 250 pounds or less.
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