Powered Parachute Training Programs

With our Training programs, we are striving to standardize the safest, most complete and most straight-forward method for sharing the fantastic sensation of slow-&-low powered parachute flight.

With our powered parachute training, you will:

Know the extraordinary facets of the PPC (Powered ParaChute) & why it has:

Ø      A remarkable safety record
Ø      Low cost
Ø      Low maintenance, and
Ø      Aerodynamic/Mechanical simplicity

Understand that a Powered Parachute is:

Ø      The safest way to FLY!
Ø      The easiest aircraft to FLY, and
Ø      The best way to SAIL-THE-SKIES!

When you have an aircraft with the characteristics of a powered parachute, people who otherwise could only dream, can now fly for the sheer pleasure and exhilaration of personal flight.

Here is a table of some of the ways that you can get started experiencing the sensation of PPC flight and begin training...

Ready to fly? Here is the link to our application for Training -
from Intro Flights to your FAA pilot certificate

SPORT PILOT POWERED PARACHUTE Training (SP PPCL)

We sincerely believe that no PPC training program incorporates the years of experience; or the number of graduated Pilots that our CFI's have endorsed.

Our new Sport Pilot training DVD ("SP PPCL Training & Reference manual") is 2nd to none.

Our structured program consistently builds upon the experiences of our Students; adding manuevers & knowledge in simple - but thorough steps - from novice to Sport Pilot; and even to Private Pilot.

We have 3 full-time CFI's and one full-time FAA Sport Flight Instructor Examiner on staff.

We could continue listing our credentials, but we believe that you may find the endorsements and references of our previous students the best recommendation of all.

More details can however be found on our Sport Pilot information page.

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ON-SITE Training

Due to the distance between CFI's (Certified Flight Instructors) and students, SkyTrails offers a program that can bring the Instructor to your location for: New PPC Pilot Training; Testing Preparations and Practical Tests.  So if you have a group of Pilots that need a PPC SP CFI or Examiner, please contact us to arrange for our services to be brought to your area.

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Sport Pilot Biennial

This is a short procedure that is designed to bring a Sport Pilot 'up-to-date' with current regulations, techniques and information.  Another valuable asset of the course is the sharing of information and experiences from Instructors.  

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CLASS REQUIREMENTS

General

Prerequisites: Good health (can handle the stress of flight); 18-yrs old (17 if Parent attends the same class); U.S.A State Driver license; can speak, write & understand English; no drug related convictions.

Summer

Prerequisites: Weight, under 250 lbs.

Winter

Prerequisites: Weight, under 320 lbs.

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COSTS 

Introductory Training Flights (click here for more info)

Ultralight (Part 103) Pilot Training Program

The abbreviated 4-day Powered Parachute training program - which takes you from the novice to safely flying a single-seat FAR 103 aircraft, includes Flight & Ground School training. But no endorsements beyond "Student Solo" are given.

The $1695 includes an aircraft, fuel & oil, 3-evenings of Ground School and 3-days of Flight/Field training. (Hence, the 4th day is only needed to compensate for non-flying weather.)

Sport Pilot Training Program

Preparations for SP Exams

$80/hour

BUT the price does NOT include the use of our aircraft.

 

It is MANDATORY that the manual be read before class. This class is held at least one day each month - please contact us for the next date.

SP Biennial 

$200

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Sign-Up Procedures

Introductory Training Flights (click here for more info)

Training

Please complete an application and we will contact you to reserve your seat.  When your deposit (or payment) is received, your seat will be locked into the dates discussed, and the primary training manual will be immediately shipped to you. The manual must be read before the course begins. <Click here to submit a Training Application>

Preparations for SP Exams

Please contact us to reserve your seat.  When payment is received, the manual will be mailed to you. The manual must be read before the course begins.

SP Biennial 

For the Refresher training, please contact us to reserve your seat.  Payment is due the day of scheduling.

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Deposits, Cancellations & Refunds

Training Programs:

A non-refundable 33% deposit is required to hold a student’s enrollment for scheduled training. 

Upon early withdrawal of the student for emergencies or unforeseen matters; Up to 67% of the total class cost will be prorated against the un-used class time and returned.  (The non-refundable 33% deposit will not be refunded, but it may be used toward future classes.)  

Payment in-full is due at the end of each Sport Pilot lesson, unless a complete program price is pre-arranged; and paid in-advance.

After completing a class or a lesson, an un-satisfied student, may request an arbitration board (made up of 3 or more ‘outside’ Instructors)  to hear their case against SkyTrails Ranch training center.  SkyTrails Ranch will adhere to the decision of the Arbitration board. The Arbitration board may require from 0% to 100% of the total training fees – not travel expenses – to be returned to the student within 30 days.

Once the student accepts the Instructor’s Endorsement form to fly solo or his endorsement signature in their Log Book, no refunds will be considered.

[Note: The above stuff is more or less for the lawyers and our bank's credit card contract (Visa & M/C).  Therefore, if a situation occurs that requires that a student leaves the class early – we are going to go out of our way to make sure they get a fair deal!]  

"Sport Pilot-PPC Training Manual" and the "UL-PPC Guide & Training Manual" are
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Last modified: Tuesday April 15, 2008.