Airtoyz Ultralight Aviatorz Club Ultralight Flight Training Programs
Single-place powered paragliders (PPG / paramotor), ultralight powered hang gliders (PHG / delta-wing) trikes, and ultralight powered parachutes (PPC / powered para wing (PPW) / power chute), are considered "ultralight vehicles" under FAA Part 103 regulations. No license or training is required to fly these vehicles, however, participating in a professional training program that uses modern teaching methods and course specific materials as its' foundation is critical to your safety!
The Airtoyz Ultralight Aviatorz Club Instructors offer PPG/paramotor foot-launch and wheel-launch, ultralight PHG trike, and ultralight PPC training. All of our training syllabi use the the ASC Pilot/BFI and USPPA PPG1, PPG2, and PPG3 course syllabi as their foundations, with additional elements and refinements based on the Powered Paragliding Bible the EAA Training Guide for Weight-Shift Control Ultralights, the FAA Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-5), the FAA Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-29), and various other flight safety and awareness oriented documents. We fully embrace the USPPA Instructor Commitment doctrine. As student demand grows we will be adding more USPPA Certified Instructors to our team. We limit student enrollment to 2 students per instructor to insure each student gets as much attention as needed.
Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation's Chief Instructor, Drew Vroman, has been a pilot since 1981 and has been training people how to fly ultralights since 2003. Drew is an Aero Sports Connection (ASC) Certified Basic Flight Instructor (BFI) #BAZ0014641 PPG/PHG/PPW with an FAA Tandem Ultralight Exemption allowing him to give tandem ultralight training flights. Drew also holds United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) PPG3 Foot-Launch and PPG3 Wheel-Launch ratings.
Drew first learned to fly in 1981 and earned FAA VFR and IFR Private Pilot ratings. He was an EAA Weight-Shift Control Trike Basic Flight Instructor (pre-Sport Pilot) and WSC chassis manufacturer and has over 600 hours of ultralight trike flight time. Weight-shift control trikes are also known as WSC trikes, delta trikes, delta-wing trikes, PHG trikes, powered hang gliders, microlights, ultralight trikes, and nanolights. Drew is also an ultralight PPC (powered parachute) pilot.
When you join the Airtoyz Ultralight Aviatorz Club you become a "student for life"! Unlike most schools, we won't restrict you to a 5 to 7 day course! We understand that not everyone can take a week or more off work all at once. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate or there are gear malfunctions that take time to rectify. We believe that your long-term flying safety is more important than our bottom line! Airtoyz Instructors won't rush you into the air and then say you're good to go after just a few flights. Airtoyz students will be able to earn an Airtoyz 'Ace' rating (ASC BFI / USPPA PPG3) at their own pace and along the way you'll gain valuable knowledge that will serve you well. You can even become a tandem rated PPG or PHG instructor yourself! We're not the cheapest, but we do offer the most comprehensive training courses available in the USA. Training is available year-round and our winters are very mild.
Located within the National Joshua Tree Forest in the beautiful Hualapai Valley 36 miles north of Kingman, Arizona, 1 1/2 hours from Las Vegas, Nevada, 1 1/4 hours from Laughlin, Nevada and just minutes from the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead and the Colorado River, Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation is surrounded by impressive sights and interesting things to do when we are not flying...
Nearby Attractions.
We do our training at Red Dry Lake, just a few short miles from the Airtoyz service shops, where we have access to over 16 square miles of smooth dry lake bed. We have very consistent north/south winds, but even when they come from the east/west, we just move to another portion of the lake bed.
Students can RV or tent camp on the lake bed or on one of our properties where electric is available. We also will have cots available in the glider shop.
Nearby hotels and RV parks are listed here... Nearby Accomodations.
When you train at Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation you do not have to buy equipment from us! You are free to bring your own new or used gear!
If you do choose to purchase some or all of your gear from us, be assured that we will never push one brand over another and will always offer honest and unbiased information and recommendations. We are authorized dealers of a large variety of equipment brands for PPG, PPC and PHG trikes...
Airtoyz PPG Training Programs
All the training you need to SAFELY fly powered paragliders (PPG).
Airtoyz Ultralight PWS/WSC Trike Training Programs
All the training you need to SAFELY fly Ultralight PWS/WSC trikes.
Airtoyz Ultralight PPC Training Programs
All the training you need to SAFELY fly ultralight powered parachutes (PPC).
Airtoyz Ultralight Aviatorz Club
Join the Airtoyz Ultralight Aviatorz Club and get a free PPG, PPC or WSC trike tandem flight along with exclusive discounts on equipment and services.
Airtoyz Tandem Intro Flights
PPG, PPC or WSC trike tandem introductory flights.Airtoyz Introductory Lesson
2-hour PPG, PPC or WSC trike introductory lesson.Airtoyz Advanced Flight Training
PPG, PPC or WSC trike advanced flight training.Airtoyz Demonstration Flights
An Airtoyz Instructor will perform a short PPG, PPC or WSC trike demonstration flight so you can see what it's all about.Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation
Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation Mailing Address:
4287 W. Safari Dr..
Meadview, AZ 86444
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Our training field... Airtoyz Adventure Ranch (AAR) on Red Dry Lake
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Disclaimer & Warning About Ultralight Flying Vehicles, Ultralight Equipment, and Ultralight Training:
All applicable product warranties are provided by the specific product manufacturer. The following is Airtoyz's general disclaimer & warning: ultralight flight, as with any form of flight, carries potential risks including personal injury, property damage, or death. This sport can be as safe or as dangerous as you choose to make it. None of our offered equipment is intended for acrobatic or competitive use, in any way, shape or form. Do not purchase equipment or participate in this sport unless you are prepared to personally assume ALL risks. We require you receive professional training from a recognized instructor before you attempt to assemble, start, use, or fly your ultralight equipment. Self-training greatly increases your chances of equipment and physical damage or death. ALL participation in this sport is at your own risk. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation offers the safest and most reliable equipment on the market. Learning on new reliable equipment will produce the best environment and circumstance for safe and successful training. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation reserves the right to refuse sales and training to any individual which we deem unfit or unsafe to fly. Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation assumes no liability or responsibility for the proper assembly, use, maintenance, or performance of any equipment supplied by Airtoyz Ultralight Aviation, its owners, or employees. This website, it's information, & our policies are subject to change, at any time, without prior notice.
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4287 W. Safari Dr.
Meadview, AZ 86444
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