Introductory Flight - for the person who just desires to experience the sensation of a 'magic carpet' flight
	To the more intensive 3-4 day BASIC training classes & a complete SPORT PILOT program for the person who desires to soak-in, and be saturated with a total information package of PPC flying
	Sport Pilot Instructor’s course
	And Practicals for Sport Pilots & SP-CFI's

Ø      A huge training area

Ø      Ultralight storage facilities which borders the airpark 
(not yet completed)

Ø      A state-of-the-art Training center that gives the student far more than the required few hours of powered parachute training - STR training gives the students a foundation of knowledge, understanding and skills that will take the new pilot through a life-time of safe, exhilarating PPC flights.  The facility expands on the required instructions, by adding hours of actual ‘ground school’, aircraft communications techniques, emergency procedures, weather forecasting and advanced exercises.  All training will adhere or exceed the Federal Aviation Regulations, or as required.

Ø     An on-site warehouse storing common parts & supplies will also be available during training hours.

 

Our goal is to not only create a PPC Training standard, but to also become the standard that others compare themselves to when relating PPC Sales, Training & Service!

 

References

Mission Statement

Our mission statement (simple and straight-forward)...

	To be completely open with the client. (This means to not just answer a question with the best information available, but to answer the unasked related questions without having to be asked!)
	To provide the best PPC training and flight equipment solutions; and when 'Murphy's law' arises, to meet it with determination and...with a sense of humor!
	To treat our employees and associates with the highest respect; to supply them with all the necessary equipment and friendly atmosphere that would enable them to enjoy sharing safe powered parachute flight technologies, and to be motivated towards personal growth. We want our people to be associated with us for the long-term.
	To share our good will and profits with the community, in as many humanitarian areas as possible.
	And finally, to keep our customer's information – PRIVATE – no one will be given your name or information!

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References:

Eddie Johnson (President of Powrachute) was quoted (off the record) as saying,

"Not since Al Gore created the Powered Parachute, have I seen two men so devoted to the evolution of safe PPC flying!"

This area of the page will continue to contain references and statements about SkyTrails Ranch (hopefully good ones) from other powered parachute Instructors who are familiar with our course and our Instructors and from our Students (at least the ones that have made it through the gauntlet of the 'slings & arrows' of our cruel and unforgiving Instructors and their PPC teachings!)

3 & 4-Day Class Students: 

(The following students have given their permission to be contacted by future students. We do ask however, that you use consideration when calling, and take into account the time zone you are calling! - Thanks)

 

Pam Brown <> Waco, Texas (4-day) ubpc@swbell.net

	Brian Stuart <> Annapolis, Maryland (4-day) bstuart@comcast.net
	Perry Pahlmeyer <> Durango, CO (4-day) email: pahlmeyer@earthlink.net
	John Yonkin <> Dushore, Pennsylvania (4-day) john.yonkin@usa.invernessmedical.com Ph: 570-928-8030
	Don Knight <> Delta, Utah knightd@delwave.com
	Ken Rasmussen <> Salt Lake City, Utah  krasmussen@video-matic.com
	George Ferguson <> Tucson, AZ  glrf@stanford.edu
	Rusty Harrison <> Glenwood Springs, CO  (4-day) harrison@rof.net
	Rick Terlep <> Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania (4-day) RickDad1213@aol.com
	Bill Crowley <> Monument, CO wcrowley@idcomm.com
	Patti Tralongo <> Kanab, Utah  (4-day) patti@xpressweb.com
	Smithy Hogsett <> Spokane, Washington  (4-day) sfh1@prodigy.net
	Rick DeBord <> North Cannon Falls, MN  ridebord@yahoo.com
	Larry Rummell <> San Mateo, CA  songgate@aol.com
	Chris Harrison <> Glenwood Springs, CO  (4-day) Ph: 470-704-0829
	Dick Burton <> Heber City, Utah  Ph: 801-550-4762
	Dennis Eckel <> Scottsdale, AZ Ph: 480-661-1151
	Ken Routh <> Rock Springs, WY
	Fred Maywald <> South Orange, NJ  fmaywald@yahoo.com
	Anthony Moyer <> Harrington, DE  (4-day) amoyer1514@aol.com
	Albert Friedland <> Tiburon, CA Ph: 415-789-8708
	Russ Young <> Riverdale, Utah (4-day) Ph: 801-393-2020
	Buddy Burke <> San Francisco, CA  (4-day) beaudro@earthlink.net
	Keean Welch <> St. George, Utah Ph: 435-656-0290
	Frank Tralongo <> Kanab, Utah  tralongo@xpressweb.com
	Bob Wood <> St. George, Utah (4-day) bwood@mtncom.net
	Deon Randall <> Pocatello, ID randdeon88@yahoo.com
	Gil Craig - President of Taco Maker, Inc. Ogden, UT
	Russ Adam <> St. George, UT RussAdam@earthlink.net

Jeff Hunt <> St. George, UT shunt@sginet.com

	Leo Stringfellow <> St. George, UT leo@infowest.com
	Neil Sharaf <> Mendocino, CA   neils@mcn.org
	John & Pat Harrison <> Oak Harbor, WA (Please call for their contact info, as they have not released their information to be posted on the internet)
	Len Robinson <> Menlo Park, CA email: limaromeo@aol.com Ph: 650-854-2700
	Doyne Perry <> Las Vegas, NV Ph: 702-278-8125
	John Lauritzen <> Park City, Utah   uintamtn@allwest.net Ph: 435-783-4399
	Jerel G. Casper <> Utah email: utahppc@netscape.net
	Timothy Bell <> Sparks, Nevada Ph: 775-359-4535
	Will Craig <> Ivins, Utah Ph: 435-674-9852
	Phillip Thomas <> Colorado (4-day) pthomas150@aol.com  cell Ph: 970-331-3230

Hi Frederick,
I really enjoyed your class and the professionalism that you are trying to bring to the sport of Powered Parachuting. I have told all my friends about Sky Trails Ranch and I hope they will come for your school should they decide this sport is for them. The lady at Powrachute was correct in the recommendation that you are the best at training in PPC. I  had a really good time and learned a heck of a lot and feel that I have the basics for learning more about flying the PPC. I will say I was most scared about landing, the takeoff didn't bother me at all, but of course I liked the power out landing the best from 2500 ft. John was excellent and the humor injected into the class by both of you, was really good to put our nervous stomachs at ease. Should you ever have a prospective student that is troubled about PPC, the schooling, etc., just have him call me and I will put his mind at ease.

I don't think I ever thanked you for the dinner Sat. night, it was great so thanks again!

I would like to come back down and rent your machine for a day or two (a few hours a day would be enough) while you are on the field and do some more flying around to try and get my 25 hours. I would like my wife Carol to go up in one, if you could take her up for a test flight. She will not fly in an airplane but said she would fly in a PPC. By the way she is still fussy at me for not bringing her down to get out of the snow and sit by the big heated pool and hot tub at the hotel that no one ever used. Please let me know. I am always open even though March is the best ski month and the mountain closes April 14th. this year, I could get out of here for mud season for a few days and I know Carol would love to get a break.

Thanks again and I can tell you the money was well spent and that I enjoyed every minute of your school and the camaraderie with the other students.

Sincerely,
Phillip Thomas