Grants Pass, Oregon — AirXpansion Paragliding

Paragliding Lessons for Grants Pass Residents

Training takes place in Ashland, Oregon (about 1 hour away)

Grants Pass sits in a beautiful part of Southern Oregon, with rugged ridgelines and warm summer airflows—but it does not have a designated paragliding training hill. The available terrain is steep, brushy, and thermic, making it unsuitable for safe first flights.

That’s why many new students from Grants Pass choose AirXpansion Paragliding in Ashland, where we offer a controlled, beginner-friendly environment just a short drive away.

Why Grants Pass Students Choose AirXpansion

  • No dedicated training hill in Grants Pass for beginner launches

  • Our Ashland site offers:

    • A smooth, low-gradient slope is ideal for early practice

    • Clean, open terrain with plenty of space

    • Predictable, gentle morning and afternoon winds are perfect for learning

  • Students usually take their first solo flights on day two with radio guidance

  • A clear, confidence-building progression toward the P-2 rating

  • Coaching that emphasizes safety, judgment, and long-term skill development

  • Many Grants Pass students train with us on single-day or weekend schedules

What We Offer (Training in Ashland)

  • 1-Day and 2-Day Intro Courses

  • Full P-2 Certification Program

  • Ground handling / kiting skills

  • Post-certification coaching

  • Gear setup, advice, and support

Why the Short Drive Is Worth It

While Grants Pass is a great access point to Southern Oregon’s mountains, it lacks a safe, consistent location for brand-new pilots.

Training in Ashland provides:

  • A dedicated training hill designed specifically for beginners

  • Steady morning wind patterns

  • Multiple solo flights per day once airborne

  • A controlled, low-stress setting to build the fundamentals

Most students from Grants Pass choose:

  • Weekend training blocks, or

  • Two-day intro sessions for fast, effective progression

Start Flying With Confidence

If you’re in Grants Pass and ready to learn safely and progressively, AirXpansion offers the closest and most reliable paragliding instruction—just 1 hour away.

Contact us to schedule your Grants Pass training dates.