Bend — AirXpansion Paragliding

Paragliding Lessons & Tandem Flights for Bend, Oregon (Training in Ashland)

Bend has an incredible flying community and world-class mountain XC potential — but it does not have a reliable, beginner-friendly training hill for new pilots.

AirXpansion Paragliding supports Bend-area students by providing safe, structured training at our dedicated site near Ashland, Oregon. Bend residents regularly travel to us for high-quality instruction and a smooth, confidence-building start to their flying journey.

Why Bend Pilots Choose AirXpansion

  • Bend lacks an accessible, consistent, low-risk training hill for new students

  • Our Ashland training site offers:

    • Gentle slopes

    • Open, obstruction-free terrain

    • Predictable morning winds are perfect for learning

  • Students get solo flights on day two under radio supervision

  • Clear, step-by-step progression from first flights through P-2

  • Instruction that prioritizes safety, awareness, and long-term skill development

  • Many Bend pilots schedule weekend or multi-day trips specifically to train with us

What We Offer (Training Occurs in Ashland)

  • 1-Day and 2-Day Intro Courses

  • Complete P-2 Certification Program

  • Ground handling/kiting mastery

  • Advanced coaching for licensed pilots

  • Gear guidance, setup, and support

Why the Trip Is Worth It

The Bend area offers fantastic flying for experienced pilots — but its steep, rocky, and thermally complex terrain makes it challenging for beginners.

Training in Ashland gives new pilots:

  • A safer, more predictable environment

  • Multiple flights per training day

  • Solid foundational skills before attempting Bend-area sites

Most Bend students join us for:

  • Weekend training blocks, or

  • Two-day intro sessions with multiple supervised flights each day

Start Flying with Confidence

If you’re in Bend and ready to begin paragliding with proper safety, structure, and progression, AirXpansion is the best training option — even if it means a short road trip.

Contact us to schedule your Bend-area training dates.