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Ground School
Weather, equipment, airspace, and the habits that make every flight safer.
Southern Utah powered paramotor training
Progression West
Learn powered paramotoring with calm, competent instruction where open sky meets red rock.
What is PPG?
Simple, portable, unforgettable flight.
Powered paragliding uses a foot-launched wing and a backpack motor. It is one of the most accessible ways to fly, but good training matters.
No runway required
Lightweight aircraft
Low-speed flying
Progressive skill building
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How we train
A clear path from curious to confident.
We start with fundamentals, move deliberately, and do not advance until the next step is earned.
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Wing Handling
Build confident control on the ground before adding power.
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Motor Progression
Learn checks, throttle discipline, launch setup, and safe abort decisions.
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First Flights
Short, supported flights with instructor guidance from setup through landing.
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Beyond Basics
Coaching for judgment, site selection, cross-country prep, and long-term progress.
Safety and standards
Safety is the standard. Always.
Adventure only works when the process is disciplined. Training is built around weather judgment, equipment checks, and patient progression.
- USPPA Instructor Admin certified / signed-off trainer status
- Weather discipline and conservative go / no-go decisions
- Equipment checks before every training session
- Progress based on demonstrated skill, not pressure
- Small classes and direct instructor attention
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Southern Utah
Big terrain. Clear air. Real perspective.
Red rock terrain, open desert skies, and wide training areas make Southern Utah an ideal place to learn with focus and room to grow.
- 300+
- sunny days each year
- 2,700 ft
- low elevation for smooth-air training
Gear guidance
The right gear. The right fit.
We help students choose equipment that matches their training, body, goals, and future flying style.
Wings
Motors
Harnesses
Helmets
Radios
Accessories
Ready to start?
Let us know what kind of flying you want to build toward.
Phone: (435) 680-3786
Email: progressionwest@gmail.com
Area: St. George, Utah