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FLYING SCHOOL

With Cowboy Up Hang Gliding you are in good hands.

Our professional flight school has been going strong since 2003.

We have been the gateway to flight for thousands students.

TRAINING PACKAGES

HANG GLIDING

Your first hang gliding lesson will put you in the “driver’s seat” at 2,000 feet, along side your instructor.  Using a state-of-the-art training method we literally put your  classroom in the sky.

FLIGHT LEVEL I (Beginner)
10 Lesson Course

You will achieve the skills to accomplish and receive your USHPA (United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association) Hang 1 Beginner Rating. Half of your Ground School lessons are included with this package along with your hang one examination.

$1095.00

FLIGHT LEVEL II (Beginner & Novice)
20 Lesson Course

Designed for the person who wants to make the big commitment to learn to fly hang gliders.  All of your ground schools are included in this course. Along with a USHPA (United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association) Hang 1 Beginner Rating.  Your USHPA Hang 2 Novice Rating prep course.  Foot landing training after you solo. All of your examinations: Hang 1, Hang 2 & Aerotow tests are included.

$1795.00

Supplemental Lessons
(after purchasing 20 Lessons).  Training is Sold in increments of 3:

$269.25 (for 3 add’l lessons)

FLIGHT LEVEL III (Custom & Special Skill Training)
Aerotow Rating – For Experienced Solo Pilots Only
-Seeking the USHPA Special Skill Rating of AT (Aerotow)
-Must be current in their hang gliding skills
-Must be rated Hang 2 or higher
-Pilot must be Full Member of the USHPA


Refresher Training

-Mechanism for updating your skills
-Must be Full Member of the USHPA

Pre-Solo Training
-Customized evaluation training
-Must be Full Member of the USHPA

$125.00 per lesson

Initial purchase is minimum 2 lessons,
thereafter they can be purchased individually

FLIGHT LEVEL IV (Instructor Clinics for Experienced HG Pilots)
In Person Clinics

-Referral from USHPA Instructor

-Three Day Clinic

-Tandem 1 (Hang 4 & Aerotow rated)

-Tandem Instructor (Hang 4 & Aerotow rated)

-Basic Instructor (Hang 3)

     -$600.00-750.00


Advanced Instructor Clinic

-Zoom Conferencing Clinic

-Two 3-hour Evening Sessions

-Hang 4 / Advanced Rated

-Must be actively teaching or mentoring

-Must hold Basic Instructor Rating for minimum 1 year

-Referral from USHPA Instructor

     -$250.00

HG TRAINING INCLUDES:

♦ Ground School Lectures
→ Aerodynamics            → Risk Management
→ Approaches                 → Meteorology
→ Airspace                       → Aerotowing
→ Ground Handling     → Glider Setup/Breakdown
♦ All Flying Equipment (Glider, Harness & Helmet)
♦ Cowboy Up Student Guide (digital)
♦ All USHPA Rating Examinations (Tests)
…and more

TRIKES: LIGHT SPORT & ULTRALIGHT

Whether it’s Private Pilot, Sport Pilot or Ultralight Pilot we provide you with the level of training you desire. In addition we can provide Proficiency Checks, Flight Reviews and even CFI workshop clinics.  

PART 103 ULTRALIGHT PILOT
Learn to Fly – A Single Place Ultralight Aircraft 

→Two-Place Light Sport Training (SLSA)
→No Medical Necessary
→Train to Proficiency/No Certificate Required
→No FAA Written Exam/ No Checkrides
→Obtain: Single Place Ultralight Pilot Proficiency

How to Start My Training (pick one):
Discovery Flight 15/25 – or –
3 Hour Package – $675.00 (wet) – or –
10 Hour Package – $2,200.00 (wet)

After initial Package you can than extend your training:
Ground School Instruction – $75.00/hour
Practical Training-Aircraft & Instruction – $225.00/hour (wet)

FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE
Sport/Private Pilot Certificate – Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)

→Two-Place Light Sport Training
→Minimum 20 hours training to meet FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS)
→Portable and Economical
→FAA Written Examination
→Checkride Preparation
→Obtain: Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Weight Shift Control (WSC) Certificate

How to Start My Training (pick one):
Discovery Flight 15/25 – or –
3 Hour Package – $675.00 (wet)/$450.00 (dry)

After initial Package you can than extend your training:
Ground School Instruction – $75.00/hour
Practical Training-Aircraft & Instruction – $225.00/hour (wet)
Practical Training in Your Aircraft + Instruction – $150.00/hour (dry)

ADD CATEGORY
Additional WSC Category to Your Current Pilot Certificate
1. IF you have a recommendation from YOUR Current Instructor
→Proficiency Checkride to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS)
→Proficiency Oral Exam administered by CU CFI Instructors
→Administration of FAA 8710-11
→Obtain: Add SportPilot Weight Shift Control (WSC) to your Certificate

WSC Pilot Proficiency Check (add-on) – $450.00

2. IF you need a Recommendation from OUR Instructors
 →Flight Training provided (as required) at: $225.00/hr  (1hr minimum)

FYI: Additional Category & Class only requires Two (2) CFIs.

FLIGHT REVIEW
Flight Review (formerly Bi-Annual Flight Review)

→Two-Place Light Sport Training
→Minimum Two Hours for total review time
→Of that Two Hours: Minimum 1 hour flight time with Instructor
→Of that Two Hours: Minimum 1 hour ground instruction
→Obtain: Flight Review Sign-Off

Flight Review in our Trike – $375.00
Flight Review in your Trike – $300.00

Student 90-Day Endorsement 30 minute practical training flight – $110.00/per ½ hour

TRIKE TRAINING GROUND:

♦ Ground School Lectures
→ Aerodynamics            → Airports
→ Approaches                 → Meteorology
→ Airspace                       → Risk Management
→ Preflight Checks        → Ground Reference Maneuvers
♦ All Flying Equipment 
♦ Cowboy Up Student Guide (digital)
♦ Pre-Solo Test
…and more
WSC Light Sport Trike training Houston, Texas for Sport Pilot certificate. Light Sport Weight Shift Control and Part 103 trikes

ACCELERATED FLIGHT TRAINING UPGRADE AVAILABLE:

♦ Sign Up & Learn in 7-14 days in either discipline

At Cowboy Up we understand that students do not all learn at the same rate, so we structure and tailor your training program to suit your individual needs and abilities. This keeps the learning experience fun and efficient.

Prices are subject to change without notice

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