Flying solo (An introduction to Paragliding)
LEARN TO FLY - Training Level 1
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 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 airborne in no time.
Included
- SAHPA (South African Hang and Paragliding Association) Temporary Membership valid for 5 months including 3rd party insurance
- SAHPA Training Manual
- All the necessary paragliding equipment
- Theory instruction
- Introduction to Equipment
- Introduction to Weather Assessment
- Safety Aspects Practical sessions
- Ground handling instruction
- Preparation for Flight instruction
- In-flight canopy control
- Landing procedures
- Safety instruction on all aspects
- Full instruction with a registered SAHPA instructor
Considerations
- Flights are weather dependant and the course can take more or less than 4 days
- On completion this course will not permit you to fly unsupervised as it is not a full licence
- The Learn to fly course will surely whet 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.
