Paramotor Lessons in the Washington Coast

Ocean Shores is one of the most naturally suited paramotor training environments in the Pacific Northwest. Wide, hard-packed low-tide beaches serve as natural runways, the airspace is uncontrolled Class G, and the open Pacific horizon gives student pilots an unobstructed visual reference that no inland site can match. It is a genuinely different kind of training from valley and farmland sites - and for many students, the most memorable week of their flying life.

Seattle Paramotor runs seasonal training cohorts at Ocean Shores for both the PPG Pilot Training course and the Adventure Training course. The flat beach terrain is forgiving for new pilots learning launches and landings, while the consistent onshore marine winds and afternoon coastal thermals make it an excellent proving ground for advanced students building crosswind and active-air skills.

Cohorts are scheduled seasonally from late spring through early fall when coastal conditions are most reliable. If you are based on the Olympic Peninsula, the Washington coast, or anywhere in Grays Harbor or Pacific County, Ocean Shores training removes the need to travel to the Seattle metro area entirely.

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Training Near Ocean Shores: At a Glance

Certification: PPG2, the industry standard for solo paramotor pilots
Course Length: 10 days (PPG Pilot Training) · 4 days (Adventure Training)
Class Size: Maximum 4 students. Never a large group.
Equipment: All equipment included: motor, wing, helmet, harness
Region: Washington Coast, Washington State
Nearby Cities: Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Montesano, Pacific Beach, Moclips, Copalis Beach
Experience Req.: None for PPG Pilot Training · PPG2 required for Adventure

Training Sites Near Ocean Shores

We select training sites based on wind exposure, terrain, airspace, and weather windows. Exact locations are shared with enrolled students.

Copalis Beach

Wide hard-packed low-tide runway running 12 miles with no obstacles, primary launch and landing zone for PPG training

Ocean Shores beach front

Broad flat sand with consistent onshore marine flow, used for kiting sessions and early supervised flights

Pacific Beach area

Open coastal terrain south of Moclips with light morning winds and excellent visibility along the surf line

Moclips bluff corridor

Elevated coastal shelf used for intermediate students building active-air and ridge-lift experience

Training Programs Available Near Ocean Shores

PPG2 Certification

PPG Pilot Training

10-day certification course for complete beginners. Ground school, kiting, launches, landings, and supervised solo flight. Maximum 4 students. All equipment provided.

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For PPG2 Certified Pilots

Adventure Training

4-day advanced course for certified pilots ready to tackle crosswinds, thermals, mountain terrain, and dynamic conditions across Washington State.

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Try It Before You Train

Intro Flight

Tandem discovery flight or 1-on-1 pilot consultation. The best way to experience paramotoring before committing to full training. No experience needed.

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Paramotor Training at Ocean Shores