Getting Started in Powered Parachuting

The best way to get introduced to the sport of powered parachuting is to go for an introductory discovery flight. That flight will help you to determine if the sport is what you want to do. During the flight there is no pressure to fly the machine and you can have confidence in the skill of a certified and skilled instructor.

On discovery flights, after a thorough pre-flight check of the aircraft, you sit behind the pilot and buckle into a harness.  Once the take-off area is cleared, the instructor will add throttle to the engine which will start the aircraft on a forward roll.  With increasing speed, the parachute inflates overhead, and gently lifts the aircraft into the sky.

Highlights:
• Unobstructed view from above of terrain and wildlife        
• Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the view and take some pictures
• Your pilot is a Certified Flight Instructor for powered parachutes with many years of aviation experience

What's included
Equipment including aircraft, radio, helmets; FAA certified flight instructor.

Availability
Year-round, weather permitting. (Note: the best flying is in the early morning or late afternoon during warm weather months).

Duration
20–30 minutes

Cost
$100.  Click here for more information and pricing options.

Driving distance
1hour from Boston, MA
40 minutes from Nashua, NH

Who
This experience is for one participant at a time, although larger groups are welcome and simply accommodated one individual per flight.

Requirements
Prior reservation is required.  Please contact us to make a reservation.

What to bring
Comfortable clothing, sunglasses, camera.  Even in the middle of the summer, flying at altitude can be considerably cooler than the ground temperature, so plan to bring a light jacket even if it is warm outside.  No loose clothing or un-tethered objects are permitted -- please be sure everything you wear or bring with you cannot fall off of you or outside of the aircraft.
 

If the introductory flight hooks you into the sport, then the next step is to learn to fly a machine yourself.  See information about our training and instruction programs.

During or after your training you will eventually decide if you wish to purchase a new or used plane.  You can read about the new Blue Heron Powered Parachutes we carry, or, you can also check out what pre-owned aircraft may be available.  Also, be sure to read about why Blue Heron is the most innovative powered parachute aircraft on the market today, whether buying new or pre-owned.

Also, consider joining the Granite State Sky Riders flying club.  This is a New Hampshire-based club made up of powered parachutes and powered paragliders who gather on a regular basis to fly and socialize.  It's a great way to get hooked up with others that share the same passion, and to learn and have fun while doing it.  Membership is free, so visit the club website and see what they have to offer.