Our Values

We believe in the idea of safety first, fun second, and performance third.

Safety

With 17 years of teaching experience we share our knowledge of all types of conditions, challenges, and equipment. 

With us you get USHPA advanced rated tandem instructors, with flawless safety records and well over 1,000 successful tandem flights in the past 10 years. 

POTMP supplies its students with only the latest and safest equipment (important when technology and design are advancing so rapidly). All of our equipment is tested to EN and LTF standards.

Fun

What’s more fun than safely flying through the air with wind blowing at your face? :)

We provide a natural learning progression at your own level, helping you to choose the long road, instead of shortcuts that would hinder your long-term enjoyment of the sport of paragliding. 

Performance

With 17 years of teaching experience we share our knowledge of all types of conditions, challenges, and equipment.  With us, you won't be just another "point pilot"!

Instructor Pat

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Patrick Johnson has been flying 21 years teaching over 17 years.  
He grew up in Farmington, Utah, flying with friends along the Wasatch Front, he is a true local.  Patrick started flying in 1999 and shortly after began teaching with his mentor Scotty Marion (POTMP founder) in 2003.  He has instructed on tours to Brazil and Mexico during the winters.  For years Patrick has instructed for other local paragliding schools, and others.  In 2009 he started his own school.  Patrick lives to paraglide, lives walking distance from the Flight Park, and when he can travels the world to fly. His true connection with the sport is being able to share the experience of free flight with the others.

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The POTMP Difference

Point of the Mountain Paragliding has a unique philosophy among the local schools.  We teach you to competently fly a variety of sites to prepare you for long-term paragliding success locally and around the world.  

What to consider when choosing a Paragliding school. 

  • What is my instructor’s accessibility and schedule?

  • Will my time be spent with one or multiple instructors?

  • Are Instructors to student’s class size to your benefit?

  • What are the instructors experience and school history?

  • Will your time spent training be maximized?

  • Do you have their future instruction and support?

  • Is it worth coming to the Point of the Mountain to learn to fly?

 

If you want to experience paragliding, contact us! Let's discuss your goals and see how we can help you fulfill your dream of soaring flight.