FLIGHTJUNKIES POWERED PARAGLIDING
A powered paraglider — also called a paramotor — costs about the same as a jet ski, a dirt bike, or a small bass boat. That means you can actually own and fly your own personal aircraft. Take a second and let that sink in. Powered paragliding is genuinely incredible, and we’d love to show you why.
FREEDOM! No FAA License Required
Here’s the part that surprises most people: flying a powered paraglider as an ultralight requires no pilot’s license, no medical exam, no certification, no airport, no runway, and no hangar. No age limit. No affiliation with any organization required. We simply follow FAR Part 103 — the FAA’s rules for ultralight vehicles.
A powered paraglider is the single most portable form of flight on the planet. It assembles and breaks down in under five minutes, fits in the back of even a small car, and goes wherever you go. With about two and a half gallons of gas, you can fly around your hometown for roughly three hours.
Students trained — more than any instructor in the world
Age of the oldest paramotor pilot Capt. Kurt has trained — Terry Phelps of Spokane, WA
Capt. Kurt has been the top PPG instructor in the United States
Fun for the Whole Family — And You’ll Save Thousands
We are the longest-running flight school in the country, and we’ve trained entire families to fly — from the youngest kids to grandparents. When you purchase your paramotor from FlightJunkies, you get unlimited free training for life — and that includes your immediate family too: your spouse, your parents, your children.
Other schools charge anywhere from $2,500 to $6,000 per person for training alone, on top of equipment cost. We don’t. We never have.
Capt. Kurt Fister has been the top powered paraglider and paramotor instructor in the United States for over two decades. He’s a world record holder and has personally trained nearly 2,000 students — more than any other instructor on the planet. With an impeccable safety record and the highest quality equipment on the market, FlightJunkies remains the nation’s #1 choice for both paramotor equipment and paramotor training.
Kurt has been the leading voice in powered paragliding since FlightJunkies began. He’s spent years protecting newcomers to the sport by exposing the pitfalls, the sales tricks, and the scams run by shady dealers — and most importantly, helping people understand the real difference in equipment quality.
Recent Testimonial
“I have long been fascinated by flight. I’ve pursued helicopter flying, skydiving, hang gliding, and more — always searching for that elusive feeling of flight and freedom. When I first heard of paramotors, I was totally intrigued.
I couldn’t find anyone in New Hampshire to check it out or get training, and I didn’t feel comfortable trusting the guys I’d seen online. A friend told me about Capt. Kurt, and as soon as I talked with him, I knew he was different. His prices were unbelievably lower than everyone else, and he took the time to give me the right recommendations. His passion was huge — not just for paramotoring, but for making sure I got into it the right way, the kind of way that lasts.
Talk about trustworthy. I took my free training from him and had a blast. There’s no way I’d recommend getting training from anyone else. The guy is phenomenally experienced and teaches with a common-sense, safe, fun approach. He hasn’t just unlocked the skies for me — he’s done it in a way that lets me do this as a lifelong passion, safely.
Seriously — if you have even an ounce of desire for the freedom of flight and a sense of adventure, give Kurt a call. He’s the man.”
— Ryan Barton, Flight Junkie #767, Belmont, NH
Free Training in All 50 States
Come to us in Florida or Ohio, or we’ll come to you. We provide powered paragliding and paramotor training nationwide — Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Ready to Start Living the Dream?
Whether you’re brand new to the idea or you’ve been dreaming about this for years, Capt. Kurt picks up the phone himself. Tell him your goals, your weight, and your schedule — and he’ll point you toward the right equipment and get your free training on the calendar.
Call Capt. Kurt: 330-554-9194Open 7 days a week · 365 days a year
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