Paragliding Books & Online Training for P1 and P2 Students

Paragliding Books & Online Training are valuable resources for students learning to fly a paraglider. At 406 Paragliding in Bozeman, Montana, we encourage our P1 and P2 students to supplement their hands-on flight instruction with recommended reading, online courses, and educational videos.

At 406 Paragliding in Bozeman, Montana, we recommend these paragliding books and online training resources to help our P1 and P2 students develop their knowledge and flying skills. Whether you’re just beginning your paragliding training or working toward your USHPA P2 certification, these resources are valuable supplements to hands-on instruction.

Recommended Paragliding Books & Online Training Resources

LINKS

P1 / P2 TASK BOOK   (A blank copy of your task book for your own use.)

Weather Forecasting & Flight Decisions A helpful guide to determine when to take advantage of nice weather for flying or stay home and avoid flying in bad conditions.

Online Training

  • Glider Training – Learn to Fly.  this course will credit you your 8 hours mandatory ground school. You will still receive additional in person ground school during your P2 course with 406 Paragliding. Contact us to receive your 406 Paragliding student discount on this course.
  • Fly with Greg   A paid subscription to an excellent library of video tutorials and access to a great chat group.

Printed Books

Many of these books are available from Cross Country Magazine, we may have some copies available in stock for sale or a used copy you can check-out.

Paragliding: The Beginner’s Guide

The essential training manual, containing everything you need to know to take you from your first flight to becoming a qualified pilot and beyond

Paragliding The Beginner's Guide book — recommended paragliding books and online training resources

Understanding the Sky – New Edition, Dennis Pagen

The weather book to help make you a better-informed pilot, able to make accurate decisions

Understanding the Sky

Advanced Paragliding, Gavin McClurg

Over 3,000 copies sold in its first 10 months on sale – and nothing but praise from everyone who’s read it.

Whether you’re wanting to fly more efficiently, want pro thermalling tips, or simply trying to recover from a setback, this book is for you.

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Advanced Paragliding