1 - Introduction to Paragliding
2 – The Basics
3 – Time To Fly
4 – In Flight
5 – Weather
5a – Introduction to Understanding Weather
5b – Clouds
5c – Additional Terms and Gathering Information
6 – Ridges, Rules, and Thermal Flying
7 – Equipment
8 – Reserves
9 – Aerodynamics
10 – Malfunctions and Risk Management
11 – Advanced Conditions
12 – USHPA and The FAA
12a –USHPA – P1 Beginner Rating
13 – Surface Towing
13a – Towing Procedure, Step-Towing, Lockout, Over-towing
13b – Tow-Op Communications, Summary
13c – Tow-Specific Equipment
13d – Tow Systems, Preflight, Launching, Towing Forces
14 - Connect to Locals
15 - Glossary
A Companion Guide to Any Onsite Training
Welcome to the online educational companion and training syllabus for your introduction to the world of Paragliding in the USA. This program will cover all of the necessary ground school topics to help complete your training. The material and information provided here will be reviewed and discussed with your instructor(s) in an ongoing and daily basis to help ensure the concepts are clearly understood.
This P2 Course/Syllabus is based on “Introduction to Paragliding”
Original Authors:
Denise Reed / Doug Stroop / Marty DeVietti / Chris Grantham
- Initial web development – 2018 – Shane Parreco
- Special Thanks: Becca Bredehoft & Milly Wallace – For assistance with editing and content cohesion.
- Updating and e-Learning integration – 2019 – Online Training Concepts