TRAINING
We are a USPPA/ ASC Certified full service Powered Paragliding Training School and PPG Distributorship located 9 Miles NW of Downtown Lansing, MI at Forest Hills Airport 3F5. Our classes are 6-8 days with a maximum of four students allowing one-on-one attention. This gives pilots the skills and knowledge to take the skies with confidence.
We offer 92 acres of open, unobstructed land, two impeccably kept grass strip runways, an on-site 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home, and a full hanger to name just a few of the reasons we have been recognized as one of the premiere PPG training facilities and paramotor "Must Fly" Destinations.
FlyMiPPG Instructors follow the USPPA/ASC syllabus of training for both indoor classwork and outdoor ground handling skills.
We train using motor simulators, tandem flights, video feedback, and classroom discussions covering airspace, far 103, wing design, motor maintenance, and safety.
Your training course includes the use of our PPG equipment, including top-of-the-line wings from manufacturers such as Ozone, BGD, Dudek, & MacPara. The school training motors are Parajet Maverick frame using both Vittorazi Adom 80 & Moster 185, Fly Products Rider, Air Conception Nitro 200 Paramotors.
Our fee for the training class is $3000. Due to the high demand and small class sizes (maximum of 4 students), we require a $750 security deposit. Once received, we will secure your seat for your upcoming class.
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Please send your deposit check to:
Mike Cotter
10177 Lakeside Drive
White Lake, MI. 48386
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We also accept PayPal & Cash App payments using the FlyMiPPG@gmail.com email address.
CLASS CURRICULUM
USPPA Approved Training program
Ground Handling
Learning the basics of glider handling, harness clip in, inflation, kiting and the fundamentals of an efficient launch.
First Flight Procedures
Pre and Post flight inspections, fuel and oil requirements, taxi practice, kiting with the motor, lean back drills, and flight pattern.
Motor Safety
Become comfortable with starting procedures, propeller safety, motor simulator, thrust control, and two stroke motor operating principals.
Weather
Learning what is a credible weather source, the ideal conditions to fly, weather phenomenon's, fronts and proper forecasting products.
Regulations & Laws
Going over the Federal Regulations that apply to paramotoring, local codes and ordinances, and the best practices to follow.
Human Factors
Learning the signs of a hazardous attitudes, establishing personal minimums, IM SAFE checklist and common traps.
Airspace
Developing an understanding of VFR sectionals. Including special use airspace, TFR's, and controlled & uncontrolled airspace.
Tandem Flights
Going up with an instructor to understand and manipulate the controls, feel a stable launch and experience a launch and landing.
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Motor Maintenamce
Learning oil and fuel types, spark plug analysis, basic carburetor tuning, belt tightening and resources for motor maintenance.
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Flight Simulator
Going through start up, take off and first flight procedures while never leaving the ground. Using the real throttle & motor with mock contols.
Wing Design
Understanding basic aerodynamics, how wings are made, paraglider principals, and the classification and rating system.
Fundementals of Flying
Analysing videos of students take off, landings, mistakes, and proper procedures so everyone can learn from each other.
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