PG2 · SOLO PILOT LICENCE · QUEENSTOWN
Become the pilot who makes the call.
Go from following instructions to reading the sky, controlling your wing and making sound decisions for yourself.
34
minimum flights
≈ 5
flights per flying day
14–21
typical calendar days
CORONET PEAK · QUEENSTOWN
THE REAL OUTCOME
A licence gets you into the sky.
Judgement keeps you there.
PG2 is the point where flying becomes yours.
You need more than enough flights and a passed exam. You need to recognise what the air is doing, understand what your wing is doing and stay calm enough to choose the next right action.That is what every launch, exercise and debrief is building toward: a competent, relaxed and safety-minded pilot who can fly independently.
INDEPENDENCE IS A SERIES OF GOOD DECISIONS
01
Can I launch?
Read the site, wing and conditions.
02
What is changing?
Stay ahead of the air and your wing.
03
What is my plan?
Fly the whole flight, not just the moment.
YOUR 34-FLIGHT PROGRESSION
Every flight adds another layer.
You generally fly five times on a suitable training day. Repetition makes the mechanics familiar; thoughtful coaching turns that repetition into understanding.
34+
real mountain flights
01 Flights 1–10
Make the basics repeatable
Build a launch routine you can trust, settle into the harness, fly a clear circuit and land with purpose—not hope.
02 Flights 11–20
Learn what the wing is telling you
Move beyond inputs and reactions. Feel pitch, roll and pressure changes, then use the right response at the right time.
03 Flights 21–29
Add range to your control
Practise rapid-descent tools, speed-system use, higher-bank turns and more demanding approaches with radio coaching behind you.
04 Flights 30–34+
Own the whole decision
Read the day, choose the plan and manage the flight from launch to landing. Your instructor steps back as your judgement steps forward.
This is a typical progression, not a rigid flight-by-flight promise. Your coaching adapts to conditions and the way you learn.
What's a high flight like ?
TRAINING THAT GOES BEYOND THE MINIMUM
Beginner licence.
Remarkably advanced skillset.
This is among the most advanced beginner and intermediate pilot training you’ll find anywhere. You’ll meet techniques many pilots do not encounter until much later—always in manageable steps, in suitable conditions and with a clear reason for learning them.
01
Launch mastery
Forward and reverse inflations, clean pre-flight systems and controlled launches across a useful wind range.
02
Active wing control
Pitch and roll control, coordinated turns, 360s, rear-riser control and a clearer feel for wing pressure.
03
Energy & descent
Big ears, big ears with speed bar, speed-system use and higher-bank manoeuvres with clear limits and purpose.
04
Landing accuracy
Adaptable approach planning and repeatable landings into wind, including slope or top landings when sites allow.
05
Situational judgement
Site, weather and risk assessment, right-of-way rules and knowing when the best flying decision is not to launch.
06
Beyond the minimum
Conditions permitting, carefully introduced wingovers and asymmetric collapses add understanding many pilots meet much later.
REAL CONDITIONS · REAL LEARNING
A TYPICAL FLYING DAY
Brief. Fly. Debrief. Then do it better.
01 Flights 1–10
Read the day
Weather, site and risk assessment. You understand why the plan makes sense before leaving the ground.
01 Flights 11–20
Build through repetition
Usually five flights in a suitable day, each with a specific focus and radio support when needed.
01 Flights 21–29
Turn experience into learning
Debrief, log the flight and leave knowing what to repeat or refine next time.
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Paragliding runs on weather, not a stopwatch. Unsuitable flying days become useful theory, ground handling or recovery time.
THE HONEST TIMELINE
34 ÷ 5 = 7+
flying days at a typical five-flight pace
Give the weather—and your learning—room to work.
Seven good flying days can produce the minimum flight count. The course itself commonly spans 14–28 calendar days because safe conditions do not arrive to order and capability cannot be rushed.
150 min
minimum total airtime
4 launch sites
varied launch experience
3 landing areas
different landing zones
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything you need to learn well.
No equipment cupboard. No previous experience. No need to know
whether this will become your new sport. The course gives you
what you need to find out properly.
whether this will become your new sport. The course gives you
what you need to find out properly.
✓ - Training wing
✓ - Harness & reserve
✓ - Helmet
✓ - Radio
✓ - Mountain transport
✓ - Pre-flight briefings
✓ - In-flight coaching
✓ - Post-flight debriefs
✓ - Course materials
✓ - Student logbook support
Use suitable school equipment while you build the experience to make an informed choice about your own gear.
COURSE INVESTMENT
Pay upfront
after PG1
$
3,740
Pay as you go $4,080 minimum
Theory classes are $100 each. The minimum course price covers 34 flights; additional flights may be needed to reach the required competence.
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WHERE THIS TAKES YOU
Your independent pilot licence.
PG2 is the NZ qualification that allows you to leave school supervision and fly independently, subject to site and association requirements.Your qualification can also be supported by an IPPI card at ParaPro Level 3 for international recognition, with local flying rules still applying wherever you travel.
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WHAT CONFIDENCE SOUNDS LIKE
5.0
★★★★★
143+ GOOGLE REVIEWS
“The level of training and skills I received here far exceeded either of those two courses.”
Grant Rawlinson · PG2 student
“Patient, professional and supportive… they always took the time to make sure I felt confident.”
Thibaud Raths · PG2 student
GOOD QUESTIONS ARE PART OF FLYING
Before you begin.
Still unsure whether PG2 is the right next move? Ask us about your experience, availability and goals.
Talk to an instructor
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Do I need to complete PG1 first?
Yes. PG2 builds on the ground-handling, launch and early-flight foundations developed through PG1. If you trained elsewhere, contact us so we can understand your current level.
How long does the course take?
The course includes a minimum of 34 flights and we generally complete five flights on a good training day. Most students should allow roughly 14–28 calendar days because weather, availability and individual progress all affect the pace.
What happens when the weather changes?
Weather is part of learning to fly. We use suitable windows for flying and use unsuitable periods for theory, briefings, ground handling or rest. No flight is forced just to keep a timetable moving.
Will 34 flights always be enough?
Thirty-four is the minimum course flight count. Your sign-off is based on demonstrated competence, judgement and the required flight experience—not simply reaching a number. Additional flights may be needed.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. A training wing, harness, reserve, helmet and radio are included, so you can learn on suitable equipment before making a considered buying decision.
Can I use the qualification overseas?
Your NZ PG2 can be supported by an IPPI card at ParaPro Level 3. Every country and site has its own requirements, so you still need to check the local rules before flying.
YOUR NEXT HORIZON
The next flight isn’t the goal. Becoming your own pilot is.
Thirty-four flights. World-class mountain instruction. The judgement to decide what comes next.