FULL PARAGLIDING COURSE
Would you like to learn fly paragliding in stress-free, well-organized and modern way? Our teaching structure will carefully, step by step prepare you to became an independent paragliding pilot: good oriented, safe and self confident.
What is the training about?
- morning and afternoon sessions
- theory and practice lessons will expand your knowledge
- ground handling sessions will prepare you for safe launch, relaxed flight and worry-free landing
- complementary didactic tandem flights with your instructor will make you feel more comfortable in the air
- 30 independent flights with radio backup and under instructor supervision in different flying sites and weather conditions to increase your experience
- internal exams + video/photo report with feedback to verify your progress on each step
Our school is organizing paragliding courses 3-4 times per year with official application process and information on our website and social media channels. On your request we can organize the Individual Intensive training on specific time period during your holidays. At the end of this training the school will give a proper certificate about the knowledge and the skills you've learned. However, this is not equivalent to receiving a title of PG pilot.
FULL PARAGLIDING COURSE is divided into three phases.
In the 1st INITIATION we will teach you all important essentials like: the pre-flight check, safe take off method and approach to easy landing. We will organize interesting theory and practice lessons as well as intensive training of wing control skills. We will carry out didactic tandem flights with the school instructor and your first independent solo flights. Duration 7-10 days. Our goal on 1st level is to be GOOD ORIENTED.
In the 2nd INTERMEDIATE we will focus on wing control skills in different meteo and wind conditions. You will:
- learn about meteorology, micro- and makroclimate
- improve takeoff and landing skills
- take the advantage with pendulum effect: pitch, roll, yaw
- use the rapid descent techniques such as "Big Ears", "Big Big Ears", wingovers
- learn how and when to use the accelerator (speed) system
You will improve your ground handling with clever tricks and tips. Under the instructor supervision and with radio backup, you will make numerous flights, each one with essential safety elements. If necessary, the training will be supplemented with didactic tandem flights. Duration 7-10 days. Our goal on 2nd level is your SAFETY.
The 3rd phase ADVANCED consists of numerous independent flights, always performed under the instructor supervision and with radio back up. We are going to implement each of the techniques you learned in the previous stages and:
- check together the weather forecast and plan your flight
- visit other flying zones in Tenerife
- build your knowledge of safety when flying soaring and in thermal conditions
- practice the precision landing
- introduce you to difficult situation in flight like a front collapse, side collapse, cravat.
The last phase of paragliding training should be performed on your own equipment. Getting familiar with your equipment will increase your self-confidence and will improve your skills very fast. Our school will help you to choose the right glider, harness and accessories (brand new or second hand). We will set it up properly so that you can enjoy each time you're going to launch, fly and land. Your safety and comfort matter!! As a future pilot, take your time and join us on additional ground handling sessions on the training hill as often as possible. Duration 7-14 days. Our goal on 3rd level is to build your SELF CONFIDENCE.
Option 1. GROUP COURSE
PRICE 1500€ (minimum 3 participants)
DURATION 3-5 weeks**
Option 2. INDIVIDUAL INTENSIVE TRAINING
PRICE 100€/ session
Faster progress and satisfying results in shorter time. Number of sessions and schedule by agreement.
In price of the course are included: equipment (1st phase), obligatory insurance, transport to ground handling and flying sites. In 2nd and 3rd phase you will have the access to rent the school equipment in mode "pro flight". As our student you are privileged to purchase brand new/ semi new equipment in affordable prices. For training you will need: good sport/hiking shoes, comfortable outfit, protected gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water etc. Optional accommodation is possible at the paragliding base (from 25€/night). Ask for availability.
*group price guaranteed with one full payment, price for extra progressive session 60€
**while the intensive training takes approximately 3-5 weeks, we know from our experience that the course time can be extended + the estimated time for the exam. Self motivation, weather conditions, work - free time balance, your progress during the course, etc. may have an important impact on the duration of the training. This type of course is designed for long or regular stays in Tenerife.
EXAM FOR PARAGLIDING PILOT LICENCE
After graduation of the FULL PARAGLIDING COURSE and fulfilling all formal requirements you can approach the national exam for pilot licence under regulations of FECDA (Federación Canaria de Deportes Aéreos). The exams are organized by federation 3-4 times per year for all Canary Islands. The school will organize extra Q&A + PRE-FLIGHT CHECK seminar before exam. Once you have obtained your Spanish PG pilot's licence, you can apply for an IPPI 3 card from FAI (FÉDÉRATION AÉRONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE). This card is well recognized all over the world and allows you to fly in other countries and enjoy more skill's advanced trainings, SIV, etc. Exam fee, additional federal insurance and travel costs to exam place are not included in price of the course.
More info & contact
coordinator Karina +34643586368
school instructor Enrique +34669094065