Training

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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

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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

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FLIGHT LEVEL III (Aerotow Rating)

For Experienced Pilots Only

Pilots who are seeking the USHPA Special Skill Rating of AT (aerotow). Pilots must be current and rated Hang 2 or higher and must be current in their hang gliding skills.

$95.00 per lesson

FLIGHT LEVEL IV (Instructor Clinics)

For Experienced HG Pilots Only

Pilots who hold a minimum USHPA Hang 4. Pilots wanting to achieve the following ratings: Tandem 1, Tandem Instructor, Basic Instructor (Hang 3) and Advanced Instructor.

$550.00-750.00

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

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

Ground School Instruction – $75.00/hour
Practical Training-Aircraft & Instruction – $225.00/hour (wet)

ADD CATEGORY

Additional WSC Category to Your Current Pilot Certificate

→Two-Place Light Sport Training
→Training to Proficiency to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS)
→Proficiency Checkride and Oral Exam
→Administration of FAA 8710-11
→Obtain: Add Sport/Private Weight Shift Control (WSC) to your Certificate

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

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-Of

Flight Review – $300.00

TRIKE TRAINING INCLUDES:

♦ 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.