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Paragliding Training Courses

Do you have what it takes to become a solo paragliding pilot?

If you're an adventurous individual with a healthy respect for mother nature and know your own limits with regards to safety, then you can develop the skills to pilot a paraglider.

"LEARN TO FLY " TRAINING COURSE- R3750.00 *Currency Converter*

Learn to fly solo on this informative 4 day / 7 flight training course.Get hands on experience as the instructor teaches you how the equipment works, how to handle a glider, how to steer and how to land. You will be air bourne in no time. Note: Flights are weather dependant and the course can take more or less than 4 days and on completion this course will not permit you to fly unsupervised as it is not a full licence.

Course includes:-

• SAHPA (South African Hang and Paragliding Association) (SA Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association) Temporary Membership valid for 5 months including 3rd party insurance.
• SAHPA Training Manual
• All the necessary paragliding equipment
• Theory
• Introduction to Equipment
• Introduction to Weather Assessment
• Safety Aspects
• Practicals
• Ground Handling
• Preparation for Flight
• In-flight Canopy Control
• Landing Procedures
• Safety
• Full instruction with a registered SAHPA instructor

The Learn to Fly course will surely wet your appetite for paragliding so why stop now?. Continue your education and sign up for the Basic Pilot License Course and truly get your wings.

BASIC PILOT LICENCE - R7 500.00 *Currency Converter*

Now that you have mastered the basics take it to the next level. The Basic Pilot License Course is intensive and takes you to a total of 35 flights including the 7 you have already logged on the "Learn to Fly" course. Certification can normally be achieved within 2 to 3 months. Some pilots achieve their license sooner than this and others take longer. PARA-TAXI allows the course to run until the pilot achieves their Basic Pilot License or until the Temporary Student License (valid for 5 months) expires whichever comes first.

Course includes:-

• All the necessary paragliding equipment
• 35 flights in total under supervision(includes the 7 flights from the "Learn to Fly" course)
• 2 Tandem flights with an instructor if necessary
• Full instruction with a registered SAHPA instructor
• Practical assessment and coaching
• Theory
• aerodynamics
• meteorology
• air law
• flight planning
• control
• Practicals
• Advanced ground handling
• Basic Thermalling
• Basic safety maneuvers
• Written examination
• An internationally recognized certification

Students are signed off at the instructors discretion. The Temporary Student License can be renewed for a further 5 months, see Terms and Conditions for details.

Newly licensed paragliding pilots often consider renting or buying equipment to keep themselves current. Let our instructors advise you and help you pick out a suitable personal paraglider. PARA-TAXI deals with all top international brands. (Advance, Airwave, Swing, Gin, Sol, Nova)

Contact us for advice and/or a Quote.

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