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Learn to Fly!
(class schedule)
(see Class Rosters)

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CLASSES
Items
 
Pilot Prep School Earn Your Wings,
no gear
Earn Your Wings,
includes gear *
Private Lesson
(1/2 day)
Price $350 $2500 $8000 $350
Pilot Prep School payment applies toward Earn Your Wings courses.

Notes:
We've included extra time in our Earn Your Wings courses to account for inclement weather, should we experience any.

Some may progress quicker in their training than others, but that's OK!
Purchase
Use your credit card
(add 3%)
Buy Buy Buy Buy
Payment Deadline
(to allow for effectively planning the event/class)
Full payment 2 weeks prior Full payment 2 weeks prior Full payment 2 weeks prior Full payment 2 weeks prior
Description Fun intro
course to see what it's all about!

Introductory kiting & ground school

Tandem tow & tow related, if time and weather allows
Pilot school plus additional training to earn signoff for P1, P2, Foot Launch and Surface Tow.

Also includes:
P3 rating (Intermediate) & P4 rating (Advanced) as well as all applicable "Special Skills"  signoffs in years to come as you progress as a pilot.

(Purchase gear, training materials, and Tow Tech appointment separately.)
 
Includes:

"Earn Your Wings, no gear"

PLUS:

All new gear (except helmet)

Course training
materials

This is over a $500 savings!
Fun, personalized instruction.
Ratings Earned n/a P1
(Beginner)
and
P2
(Novice)
P1
(Beginner)
and
P2
(Novice)
n/a
Special Skill or Appointment Earned n/a Foot launch
Surface Tow
Foot launch
Surface Tow
n/a
Time Involved 1-2 days 12 weeks 12 weeks 1/2 day
Number of Students 8 max, 4 min (per class)
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next scheduled class begin date.
1
Days & Times
 
Sun
9am-dusk
 
Sun
9am-dusk
&
Wed
5:30pm-dusk
Sun
9am-dusk
&
Wed
5:30pm-dusk
As scheduled
Locations
(see... Local Fly Parks)
The Escape, Murchison,
or other as we determine.
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine.
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine.
The Escape,
Murchison, Wells Lane,
or other as we determine.
CLINICS
Items
 
Paramotor   pre-SIV Tow
Tech
Price $500   $200 $400
Prerequisites P2
Rating earned from Paraglide Texas
Paramotor purchased from Paraglide Texas
  P2 P2
Tow rated pilot
Purchase
Use your credit card
(add 3%)
Buy   Buy Buy
Payment Deadline
(to allow for effectively planning the event/class)
Full payment 2 weeks prior   Full payment 2 weeks prior Full payment 2 weeks prior
Description Operate a motor unit mounted to a harness.   Learn how to avoid and recover from certain flying situations. Operate a tow winch.
Ratings Earned n/a   n/a n/a
Special Skill or Appointment Earned n/a   n/a Tow Tech
Time Involved 1-3 days   1-3 days 2-3 days
Number of Students 8 max   6 max 6 max
4 min
Days & Times
 
As scheduled   As scheduled As scheduled
Locations
(see... Local Fly Parks)
The Escape
or other as we determine.
  Area lake as we determine. The Escape
or other as we determine.

* Items included in the "Earn Your Wings, includes gear" package...

Paragliding Book
Towing Book
Log Book
Family Radio (w batteries)
"Earned My Wings" t-shirt
Wing
Harness
Reserve Parachute
Carabiners
Stirrup & Speed Bar
Stuff Sack
Tow Bridle
Hook Knife
Brummel Hooks

Purchase a GIFT CERTIFICATE here!

Gift Certificates $100 Buy
Great for birthdays, Christmas, promotions, or any other reason you can think of!

NOTES:

- Class schedules are shown below.
- Private lessons are scheduled based on availability.

Instructor & assistants...

Paul Greenwood, USHPA #79721 (P4, T3) - Basic Paragliding Instructor, certified by USHPA
Gary Leach, USHPA #81212 (P3) - Assistant Instructor
Amy Tomko, U
SHPA #80832 (P2) - Assistant Instructor

Additional Steps for New Students in the Austin TX area...

1. Sign up on Paraglide Texas email list
2. Become member of Austin Free Flight Association (AFFA)... Austin-area free flight club
3. Become member of USHPA... national free flight organization (discuss w your instructor)
5. Take the ham radio test so you can use the USHPA 2-way radio frequencies
6. Prepare to ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!!

Special Notes...

Ratings, special skills & appointments are administered via certified instructor thru the United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (USHPA).

Registration & payment:
1. Determine your event/class from the above table
      - If you are interested in a Tandem Flight or a Private Lesson, you need to
        contact us via phone (512.833.9361) or email and schedule a day & time.
      - If you are signing up for a class or clinic...
            .  Determine which class or clinic you wish to attend
            .  If paying by check or cash, call us at 512.833.9361 (Gary) or send us an email
               & let us know which class or clinic
2. Paying by check?
      - Make your check payable to "Paraglide Texas"
      - Send your check to:
             Paraglide Texas
             12002 Cabana Lane
             Austin TX 78727
3. Paying by cash?
      - Call us at 512.833.9361 (Gary) & we can meet
      - Do not mail cash!
4. Paying via credit card using PayPal?
      - Select the 'Add to Cart' button from the appropriate payment section below
5. Paying via funds transfer using PayPal?
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"

Class Schedule
Course schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, up to and including cancellation of a given day's training. However, we have built time into the schedule for this. Also, those who progress faster may be able to earn their P2 in a shorter time than scheduled!
 
"Earn Your Wings" course
Week 1 -- Practical & Review
Week 2 -- Practical & Review
Week 3 -- Chapters 1,2,3
Week 4 -- Practical & Review
Week 5 -- Practical & Review
Week 6 -- Chapters 4,5,6
 
Week 7 -- Chapters 7,8,9
Week 8 -- Practical & Review
Week 9 -- Practical & Review
Week 10 -- Chapters 10,11,12
Week 11 -- Practical & Review
Week 12 -- Practical & Exam
 
 


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Pilot Prep School Class

Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Fun intro course
-
1-2 exciting days
- Your first paragliding flights
What's Involved...
- Get-to-know paragliding session
- Ground handling and flying demos
- Student ground handling
- Student flying
- Tandem ride
Rating Earned
...
-
n/a
Skills Earned
...
-
n/a
Time Involved
...
-
1-2 days (across 2 weekends if takes a 2nd day)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- Sun, 9am-dusk
Locations...
- The Escape, Murchison, or other as we determine
Notes...
- Pilot Prep School payment applies toward Earn Your Wings courses

$350

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email

-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"

 

Earn Your Wings Class, no gear
Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Pilot school, no gear or training materials included
- Includes the Pilot Prep School
- Instruction includes theory, practicals & coaching
- We'll teach you proper ground handling and how to fly safely on your own
- You will take a written exam... but with instruction from Paraglide Texas, it will be easy!
- Become a fully-rated pilot
Ratings Earned
...
-
P1 (Beginner)... fly under instructor supervision
-
P2 (Novice)... can fly without instructor supervision
Skills Earned
...
-
Foot Launch
- Surface Tow
Also includes...
- Your advanced ratings (P3 & P4) and "Special Skills" signoffs in years to come as you progress as a pilot
Time Involved
...
-
12 weeks (est.)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- Sun 9am-dusk & Wed 5:30pm-dusk
Locations...
- 'The Escape', Murchison, Packsaddle, Wells Lane, or other as we determine
[view P2 Ground School Syllabus]
[view Required Class Materials]
[PRINT THIS -- syllabus/checklist]

$2500

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email

-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

 

Balance
from
Prep
School
payment
$2150

** Note **
Pilot Prep School payment applies toward Earn Your Wings courses. If you previously paid for the Pilot Prep School, you only owe the balance.
Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email

-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

Earn Your Wings Class, includes gear
Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Pilot school, all new gear & training materials included, except helmet
[Click for list of what's included]
- Includes the Pilot Prep School
- Instruction includes theory, practicals & coaching
- We'll teach you proper ground handling and how to fly safely on your own
- You will take a written exam... but with instruction from Paraglide Texas, it will be easy!
- Become a fully-rated pilot
Ratings Earned
...
-
P1 (Beginner)... fly under instructor supervision
-
P2 (Novice)... can fly without instructor supervision
Skills Earned
...
-
Foot Launch
- Surface Tow
Also includes...
- Your advanced ratings (P3 & P4) and "Special Skills" signoffs in years to come as you progress as a pilot
Time Involved
...
-
12 weeks (est.)
Number of students...
- 8 maximum per class
- 4 minimum to begin class
NOTE: If at least 4 students are not scheduled for a class on its scheduled begin date, that class is automatically moved to the next scheduled class begin date.
Days & Times...
- Sun 9am-dusk & Wed 5:30pm-dusk
Locations...
- 'The Escape', Murchison, Packsaddle, Wells Lane, or other as we determine
[view P2 Ground School Syllabus]
[view Required Class Materials]
[PRINT THIS -- syllabus/checklist]

$8000

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email

-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 


 

Balance
from
Prep
School
payment
$7650

** Note **
Pilot Prep School payment applies toward Earn Your Wings courses. If you previously paid for the Pilot Prep School, you only owe the balance.
Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email

-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

Private 1/2 Day Lesson

Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Learn at your own pace with individual, 1-on-1 interface
Prerequisite(s)...
- n/a
Skills Earned
...
- n/a
Time Involved
...
- 1/2 day
Maximum number of students...
- 1 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
Notes...
- Be sure to call us at 512.833-9361 or send us an email to schedule your days and times
- You can also purchase using the credit card system
 

$350

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email


-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

Paramotor Clinic

Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Learn to operate a motor unit mounted to a harness
Prerequisite(s)...
- P2
- Rating earned from Paraglide Texas
- Paramotor purchased from Paraglide Texas
Skills Earned
...
- n/a
Time Involved
...
- 1-3 days
Maximum number of students...
- 8 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
Notes...
- Be sure to call us at 512.833-9361 or send us an email to schedule your days and times
- You can purchase for one or multiple persons using the credit card system
 

$500

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email


-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

pre-SIV Clinic

Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Learn how to avoid and recover from certain flying situations
Skills Earned
...
- n/a
Time Involved
...
- 1-3 days
Maximum number of students...
- 6 per class
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- An area lake as we determine
Notes...
- Be sure to call us at 512.833-9361 or send us an email to schedule your days and times
- You can purchase for one or multiple persons using the credit card system
 

$200

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email


-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

Tow Tech Clinic

Description...
[SIGN UP FORM]
-
Learn to manage tow winch operations
Skills Earned
...
- Tow Tech
Time Involved
...
- 5 days
Maximum number of students...
- 6 per class (4 min)
Days & Times...
- As scheduled, daylight hours
Locations...
- 'The Escape' or other as we determine
Notes...
- Be sure to call us at 512.833-9361 or send us an email to schedule your days and times
- You can purchase for one or multiple persons using the credit card system
 

$400

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email


-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 

$100 Gift Certificate

Description...
- It's the "Gift of Flight"
- Recipient can apply the gift certificate to any class or tour we offer!
- Purchase as a gift for a friend or loved one
- Purchase for one or multiple people
Notes...
- Be sure you or the recipient sends us an email to plan their event
- You can purchase one or multiple gift certificates using the credit card system
 

$100

Paying by check or cash?
Sign up via email...
 Send us an email


-- OR --

Use use credit card via PayPal (add 3%)

-- OR --

Use funds transfer with PayPal...
    - Log on to your PayPal account
    - Click on the "Send Money" tab at the top of the page
    - Enter our email address paraglidetexas@bodysci.com in the "To" box
    - Enter the amount
    - Click on "For Goods" if purchasing equipment (not lessons)
    - Click on "Send Money" at the bottom
    Next page…
    - If lessons or you will pick up equipment from us, select "No shipping address required"
    - Click on "Send Money"
 


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V. Paul Greenwood  USHPA #79721  Certified Instructor
Gary Leach  USHPA #81212  Assistant Instructor
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