X-TENERIFE ACADEMY
COACHING
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Since December 2022, with excellent results in 10 editions, we have been organizing thermal coaching weeks for newbies 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 spots possibilities and smooth 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
09-13.03.2026 - 5 places left (registration till 01.03.2026)
PROGRAM
This is a full 5-days seminar (Monday-Friday). Each day of training is divided into 2 phases: theory and practice with daily schedule 9am - 6pm and with time for a launch. Theory part consists on mental performance and briefing. Practice part consider on active flying according to the program, tasks to achieve and debriefing.
Day 1: SET UP DAY. Theory: Mental state, safety briefing, active flying. Practice: ″warm up″ ground handling & flying. Debriefing.
Day 2: Thermal performance. Active flying. Debriefing.
Day 3: Thermal performance. Active flying. Debriefing.
Day 4: Thermal performance. CHALLENGE FLIGHT. Debriefing.
Day 5: Thermal performance. CHALLENGE FLIGHT. Debriefing with closing 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
- completed application form
- photo/copy of: ID, pilot licence, 3rd liability insurance, other insurances, flight book
- obligatory insurance: 3rd party liability, recommended: travel accident insurance
- checked and certified equipment (glider, harness, rescue parachute, helmet, radio dual band
- good take-off and landing skills
- good protective boots, gloves, appropriate outfit (warm/ cold weather)
PRICE: 650/p
includes:
- transport with retrieval (main meeting point/ class room/ takeoff/ landing)
- guidance with radio back-up/ instructor in-flight mode
- access to rent equipment
- closing celebration appetizer party
not includes:
- accommodation
- food and beverages
- airport transfer
- transfer to meeting point
OPTIONAL
- extended thermal tandem flight
- extended thermal tandem flight with simulated maneouvers
- rescue parachute re-pack with seminar ¨know-how¨
Contact & info: +34643586368, info@somosparaglidingtenerife.com
Organizers: SOMOS PARAGLIDING TENERIFE, Club Parapente/Paramotor Taucho TFE, Air to Play by Ronald Mendoza
PARAGLIDING COURSES
Getting started with paragliding is easy and can 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 and became a skilled pilot.
