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Welcome to Metal Sky High Powered Paragliding School. Become a paramotor pilot with USPPA-certified, beginner-friendly training.
Your path to flight

Training to make paramotor flight achievable.

Metal Sky High provides safe, step-by-step instruction for beginners. Small classes, real flights, quality school equipment and personalized coaching help you build the skills and confidence to fly foot launch or trike paramotors.

8-Day Training

An immersive beginner course with structured morning and evening sessions.

Small Classes

Only 2–3 students, giving you more direct coaching and individual attention.

Real Flight Training

Progress from ground handling and simulation to safe, instructor-guided solo flights.

Safety First

Skills are developed at your pace. You fly only after demonstrating safe control.

Training in action

Hands-on training. Real flying.

Build your skills step by step with direct coaching, practical repetition, and real paramotor flight training.

Metal Sky High paramotor instructor during training
Personalized instruction and hands-on coaching.
Paramotor flying during training
Build the skills and confidence to become a paramotor pilot.
Complete beginner program

From your first lesson to your first solo.

Training follows the USPPA PPG 1–3 syllabus and goes beyond the basics with practical, hands-on coaching.

  • Glider control and ground handling
  • Safe takeoffs, approaches and landings
  • Paramotor simulator and throttle practice
  • Weather, airspace and FAA flight rules
  • Equipment setup, inspection and maintenance
  • Emergency planning and real-world “what if” situations
Prep Portal included

Training starts before day one.

Enrolled students receive access to the Metal Sky High Paramotor Prep Portal after signup, so they can arrive better prepared and continue tracking progress.

01

Learn at Home

Work through guided preparation modules before arriving for in-person training.

02

Know What to Expect

Become familiar with equipment, safety concepts and how the course works.

03

Track Progress

Use the USPPA PPG 1, PPG 2 and PPG 3 checklist to follow your development.

04

Instructor Sign-Off

Student self-checks and instructor sign-offs keep the training path organized.

More ways to experience Metal Sky High

Fly with us. Gear up with us.

Not ready for full training yet—or already a pilot looking for equipment? Start with a tandem flight or browse the Metal Sky High Store.

Tandem Paramotor Flights

Experience flight for yourself.

Take a 25-minute wheel-launch tandem instructional flight with Metal Sky High. No previous flying experience is required, and flights are scheduled around safe weather conditions.

$19525 MinutesWheel LaunchWeather Dependent
Metal Sky High Store

Equipment, parts & gear.

Shop new and used paramotor equipment, wings, motors, propellers, parts, accessories, and Metal Sky High merchandise. Build your setup, request a quote, or purchase available items online.

New EquipmentUsed GearParts & AccessoriesOnline Checkout
Real students. Real progress.

Support that builds confident pilots.

Students consistently praise the supportive instruction, safety focus and confidence they gain while learning to fly.

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What makes Metal Sky High different?

  • Supportive, low-pressure learning environment
  • Personalized feedback at every stage
  • Quality school equipment included
  • Ongoing support beyond the course
How to begin

Three steps to start training.

01

Choose Your Dates

Contact Jason about available Friday-start training dates during spring, summer and fall.

Check available dates →
02

Reserve Your Spot

Complete the required documents and submit the $800 deposit to lock in your dates.

Start signup →
03

Start Preparing

Receive Prep Portal access and begin building knowledge and confidence before arrival.

Explore the Prep Portal →
Complete course
$3,300
8-day beginner training

Includes use of school equipment. An $800 non-refundable deposit reserves your training dates.

Training includes

  • Beginner-friendly instruction
  • Ground handling mastery
  • Safe takeoffs and landings
  • Airspace and weather training
  • Equipment guidance
  • Prep Portal access
  • USPPA checklist tracking
  • Ongoing support

Onsite lodging

  • Student apartment: $30/night
  • RV or camper: $10/night
Custom travel training

Bring Metal Sky High to you.

Want to train closer to home? Custom travel training can be arranged for groups. A minimum of 3 pilots is required per travel-training class.

  • Great option for friends, clubs or local pilot groups
  • Same safety-focused, beginner-friendly training approach
  • Dates and location planned directly with Metal Sky High
  • Contact us for availability, travel requirements and pricing
Train with us in Michigan

Come fly at Metal Sky High.

Your training takes place at our private training location in Linwood, Michigan.

Metal Sky High Powered Paragliding School
910 S Garfield Rd
Linwood, MI 48634
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Ready to become a paramotor pilot?

Spots are limited by instructor availability. Contact Jason, choose your dates and take your first step toward flight.