Training Costs

Training for a pilot with equipment of his own: € 500:

• a theory course
• practical training on the ground: study of the equipment
• practical training on a grounded paraglider and paramotor: the training continues until a level of skills is reached which enables to start flying
• no less than 5 airborne hours during which exercises are performed by the pilot
• take-offs and flights under the supervision of the instructor, with the backing of radio communication
• in the final lesson, when the basic skills of paramotor flying have been acquired, cross-country flight with an instructor is performed to expand the practical experience. The pilot and instructor each perform this flight with their own paramotor

Upon completion students have to take an examination given by a representatives of the Latvian Paragliding Federation. The examination fee is € 40. License is valid 5 years and costs € 75.