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.
- 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? 4-6 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 ? new gear ranges $7,000-10,000 dollars used gear ranges $6,000-7,000
Training info
there is no "end date" to your classes, once your in, you can come as often as you would like for more training at no additonal cost.
WE SUPPLY ALL THE NEEDED GEAR FOR YOUR TRAINING.
weekend/weekday classes and 7 - 14 day courses available.
Once you enroll, we send you a top tier training glider, kiting harness, and full access to our online video tutorials and ground school so you can get a huge head start in your training.
(see details below)
When & Where: greatly depending on weather but as a gerneral guide, we are closed monday / tuesdays and operate all other days.
We take a one morning session off every 3 days of training
Live Oak, Florida at the suwannee county airport located at 13302 Voyles St, Live Oak, FL 32060.
We do (2) 3 hour sessions per day. (early morning and late evening)
Cost:
A $500 deposit secures your spot and gives you access our online ground school and video courses.
(deposit goes towards your final training fee)
Foot Launch Training is 2500
Trike Training is 2000
if you don't buy any gear add 1000 to the tuition pricing
if you only buy one of them, eg. only buying a glider , add 500 to the tuition pricing.
$ 100 Instructional Tandem flight (includes free kiting intro lesson) $500 deposit not required for tandem flight.
after your 3rd lesson we collect the remaining applicable tuition, if and when you buy gear, we refund the applicable amount depending how much gear you get from us.
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.
click HERE for our youtube channel
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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