PARAGLIDING COURSE
INITIATION
start: 17.03.2025
application process
is open for registration
Getting started with paragliding is easy and can very quickly turn into an amazing adventure for a lifetime. Nowadays, more and more sport active persons wish to spent time in an interesting way, surrounded by nature. Flying like birds will give you a sense of freedom and a dose of adrenaline too. If paragliding is what you're looking for, you are on the best way to begin your sky adventure with our school.
X-TENERIFE ACADEMY
COACHING DAYS
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Since December 2022, with excellent results in 8 editions, we have been organizing thermal coaching weeks for beginners and low-airtime pilots who have wished to jump to a higher level of self-confidence and improve their skills in active flying and thermaling. Most of our adepts are arriving just after their pilot's licence exam and have a very small experience in paragliding. 50% of them flew only soaring and never had the oportunity to fly in thermal conditions. We also take care of the pilots that are returning to paragliding sport after longer time break. Especially this group needs an introduction with refresh of the ground handling skills. We offer comprehensive training adjusted to individual needs of each of our adepts.
You will be flying under the instructor supervision, with radio back-up and coach in flight. Flying area will be determined by current weather conditions and pilot's level. However, the very important aspect during this training is to keep you in a safe environment with easy accessible launch sites, multiple landing possibilities and smooth to mid-strong thermal conditions. This training will give you the knowledge and new skills and as well will prepare you mentally for the next big step, active thermal flying, which will help you to become an independent and confident pilot.
WHEN
03-07.02.2025 - 5 places available, sign up till 24.01.25
10-14.02.2025 - 5 places available, sign up till 31.01.25
24-28.02.2025 - SOLD OUT!
03-07.03.2025 - 4 places available, sign up till 21.02.25
10-14.03.2025 - to be confirmed
17-21.03.2025 - to be confirmed
24-28.03.2025 - 5 places available, sign up till 14.03.25
PROGRAM
Day 1: SET UP DAY: safety briefing, active flying and mental state. Flying. Debriefing.
Day 2: Thermal performance. Flying. Debriefing.
Day 3: Thermal performance. Flying. Debriefing.
Day 4: Thermal performance. CHALLENGE FLIGHT. Debriefing.
Day 5: Thermal performance. CHALLENGE FLIGHT. Debriefing with appetizer party.
REQUIREMENTS
- pilot licence minimum IPPI 3, APPI 3, BHPA CP or equivalent
- pilot with IPPI 2, APPI 2 BHPA EP or without licence with flight book
- insurance: 3rd party liability, recommended: travel accident insurance
- checked and certified equipment (glider, harness, rescue parachute, helmet, radio)
- good protective boots, appropriate outfit (warm, cold)
- good takeoff and landing skills
- completed application form
- photo/copy of: ID, pilot licence, 3rd liability insurance, other insurance, flight book
- reservation fee 150€
PRICE: 650/p, included:
- transport with retrieval (main meeting point/ class room/ takeoff/ landing)
- guidance with radio back-up/ instructor in-flight mode
- access to rent equipment
- appetizer party
- reservation fee as part of the payment
OPTIONAL
- extended thermal tandem flight
- extended thermal tandem flight with simulated maneouvers
- rescue parachute re-pack with ¨know-how¨ seminar
- accommodation 200€/ 7 nights
Contact & info: +34643586368, info@somosparaglidingtenerife.com
Organizers: Paragliding Tenerife - SOMOS PARAGLIDING TENERIFE, Club Parapente/Paramotor Taucho TFE, Air to Play by Ronald Mendoza