This could be you
This could be you
Matt Henzi - Adventure pilot / coach
Imagine flying through the sky, surfing on the clouds, soaring high above the ground and sharing a thermal with an eagle - all these things are possible - for you! Paragliding is a sacred, personal sport that combines the natural elements and a pilot's training, good judgement, skill and ambition into an endeavor that few humans will ever experience. At Cloudsurf Paragliding we believe that paragliding can be learned safely and progressively without the need for undue fear or risk. If you carefully choose your level of risk and stay within your limits this sport can be safer than mountain biking or driving on a highway. Whether you are a retiree looking for a more stimulating pastime or a young gun who has ambitions to break world records and become the next top pilot - get your training with Cloudsurf Paragliding to progress and stay safe.
Matt Henzi was born to fly and had always dreamt of becoming a pilot. After he was introduced to paragliding on March 13, 2009 with a brief soaring flight above the sand dunes along the Oregon coast, he became all-consumed with becoming the most capable pilot possible. As a lifelong coach and guide in various mountain sports, bringing flying knowledge and skills to others was a natural progression. Now an expert pilot, Matt is currently ranked #1 in the US and #60 in the world in XC Race to Goal competition flying. He held multiple state and regional distance records was the 2021 and 2022 US National Champion, PWC Superfinal competitor and USA World’s Team pilot - as well as a highly trained instructor - Matt brings a rare combination of pilot skills and teaching knowledge to the sport of paragliding in the US. If you desire the highest possible level of competency and safety in this magical endeavor of flying please contact Matt for more information about becoming a pilot yourself.
What we do
What we do
MANEUVERS (SIV) CLINICS $1400 3-days
TRAIN ADVANCED MANEUVERS OVER WATER
Typically we are flying over hard ground with little more than our good judgement and a spare reserve to help keep us safe. At our Maneuvers Clinics we will have the rare opportunity to more safely learn and practice new and advanced maneuvers such as spirals, spins, collapses, wingovers, etc. We will be in one of the only nearly completely safe paragliding environments: High over water, wearing a life jacket, carrying an extra reserve, with a rescue boat waiting below and a competent coach in your ear. Our state of the art tow boat and hydraulic winch will tow you off a beach and high up over the water. At this point we can do things to our wing we would never try to learn over the ground. Whether you’re a beginner and you’re just starting to explore your usable brake range, an intermediate pilot wishing to learn spirals and wingovers or an advanced pilot trying to master full stalls on your hot ship, this is where you want to be!
XC Guided trips
Travel with Cloudsurf
If you would like personal coaching on thermal flying, XC flying or competition flying contact Matt and arrange a flying vacation. Coaching and clinics can be arranged at any flying site that best suits our training goals: Over water SIV/Acro coaching, mountain XC flights, vol-biv flying, international flying.
TANDEMS
fly TODAY
Matt can provide the highest level tandem training experience to almost anyone, no experience required. Begin your training as a new paraglider pilot, learn the fine details of advanced flying or just enjoy your scenic experience. From $250 for a fun training flight to $600 for a mid-day mountain tandem training flight.
INSTRUCTION
LEARN TO FLY
We have developed a thorough and comprehensive 14 day training program. Our philosophy is to train new pilots to a very high standard of safety and competency before sending them out as a solo pilot. If you value safety and true flying skills over a rating card you've come to the right place. Contact Matt to arrange a 14 day intensive training program for Spring or Fall 2024.
