Paramotor training in North Carolina
Powered paragliding lessons for complete beginners – foot launch and trike launch training at our home base in Rockingham, NC, so you can launch, maneuver and land with confidence.
Paramotor training explained
Full training course – $3,500
Same training, two ways to fit it into your life. All flight equipment is provided during training – helmets, wings and motors (unless otherwise arranged).
8–9 days
Saturday through to the following Sunday. Immerse yourself – most people go from total beginner to confident solo pilot in just over a week.
3–4 weekends
Saturdays and Sundays spread across 3–4 weekends. You cover the same material, just at a steady pace.
$150 intro flight
Try a 25-minute Introductory Flight with an experienced instructor before you commit to the full course. About Introductory Flights →
What our students say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 36 Google reviews
“I signed up for 9 days of training and drove all the way from New Hampshire. … When I went to do my first flight I truly felt ready.”
“The instruction was top-notch—safety was always the priority, but the focus on having fun made every moment exciting and enjoyable.”
“I came in dry with no knowledge or experience. The staff worked with me to overcome challenges … I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to fly PPG.”
“They worked well with my busy work schedule and made my experience the best possible. The staff and facilities far exceeded all my expectations from classroom safety to landings.”
“Hands on training individually catered to your pace, by expert pilots and certified trainers who really want to see you fly, get you down safely, and enjoy the thrill of your first flight with you.”
“They work hard to give you the training necessary to be smart, safe, and effective. (That means high standards/expectations and hours of practicing.)”
How you’ll learn to fly a paramotor
Paramotor lessons for complete beginners. No flying experience needed – we start on the ground and build up step by step.
Try an Introductory Flight
Not sure yet? A $150, 25-minute Introductory Flight with an experienced instructor by your side lets you feel what powered paragliding is like before you commit.
Classroom & simulators
Airspace rules, weather, safety and how the equipment works – then the motor simulator for throttle control, weight-shift and landing posture, and the glider simulator for steering and brake input.
Ground handling
Plenty of time with a real wing on the ground, then forward and reverse launches, power walking and power taxiing.
Your first flights
When you and your instructor are ready, you fly – with your instructor guiding you by radio, building up to confident launches, smooth throttle control and safe landings.
Safety first
Emphasis is placed on safety from the beginning, along with understanding the rules, regulations & complexities of the sport.
Tailored to you
Our training is tailored to each individual. Classes are small and safety focused.
As a USPPA-certified school we take every precaution so students are safe and confident in their paramotor skills.
What you’ll learn
Some of the areas we cover in your training.
Two ways to fly
- Foot launch – the classic way: the paramotor on your back, launching on foot.
- Trike launch – wheel launch from a trike, easy on the legs.
- Not sure which? Try an Introductory Flight first and talk it through with us.
Paramotor lessons near Charlotte, Fayetteville, Raleigh & Greensboro
Our home base is Richmond County Airport in Rockingham, North Carolina – an easy drive from Charlotte, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Greensboro and Myrtle Beach, and close to the South Carolina line.
As a USPPA-certified school, we keep classes small and safety focused, and we tailor training to each student – whether you want to foot launch or trike launch.
Paramotor training questions
Do I need a pilot’s license to fly a paramotor?
No. In the US, single-seat paramotors are flown under the FAA’s Part 103 ultralight rules, which do not require a pilot’s license. That is exactly why proper training matters – we strongly recommend learning with a USPPA-certified school before you fly on your own.
Do I need any flying experience?
None at all. Our training starts from the ground up and is tailored to you, whatever your background.
Foot launch or trike launch – which is right for me?
Foot launch is the classic way: the paramotor on your back, taking off on foot. Trike launch takes off from a wheeled trike, which is easier on the legs. Not sure? An Introductory Flight is a great way to try it and talk it through with us.
How long does paramotor training take?
Our week-long course runs 8–9 days (Saturday to the following Sunday), or you can spread the same training across 3–4 weekends. Weather plays a part and everyone learns at their own pace – we never rush anyone into the air. See our training calendar for upcoming dates.
How much does paramotor training cost?
Our full paramotor training course is $3,500, and a 25-minute Introductory Flight is $150. Call 336-493-2244 to ask what is included or fill in the Get Started form and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Do I need to buy my own paramotor first?
No – Carolina PPG provides all flight equipment during training, including helmets, wings and motors. Talk to us before you buy anything: as a Parajet dealer, we can help you choose the right paramotor, wing and gear for your weight, fitness and goals.
Where does training take place?
At our home base at Richmond County Airport in Rockingham, North Carolina.
Is paramotoring safe?
Like any form of aviation it carries risk, which is why safety is at the heart of our training from day one: rules and regulations, weather, pre- and post-flight inspections, and how to recognise and avoid dangers. Small classes mean you get proper attention.
Full training course – $3,500.
Call us for what is included and upcoming dates – then schedule your first flying lesson!