Paragliding Courses

1.BEGINNERS - 4 days

It is not necessary to have any previous experience or knowledge of paragliding, only an enthusiasm and motivation to enter into the marvellous world of free flight.
Our teaching methods are based on the primary use of a towing mechanism. This machine is able to lift you with total security and surprisingly little effort on your part. You will be lifted between 5 and 150 metres from the ground. You will learn to take off and land with total security. As an added security feature we use a very big field (10 ha).
When you finish the initial tow or basic flight phase, you will then progress to a few flights from the top of premier mountain the “Montsec de Ares”, which is between 400 and 1000 meters depending on the take off area that we will use. Your flights will be supervised by very experienced instructors. One instructor will be on the take off with you and another will be in the landing filed to help talk you into landing. You will always be in radio contact with the helpful and calm voices of the instructors. All the time and they will try to tell you the best way to approach and land safely.
In-between the practical outdoor classes you will participate in theory classes that will complement and hammer home the practical formation you have just learnt.
The objective of our beginner course is that, you the student learn the basics of paragliding flight. Afterwards you will then be able to progress to our Intermediate courses, that will then allow you to be fly unsupervised.

Who can do it?
Any independent person, that has a will to take his or her first steps into this fantastic world of free flight.

Objectives:
To obtain a level of skill (basic pilot) that will allow you to do fairly altitude flights with the assistance of an instructor (via a radio link).

How long is the course?
The course will take anywhere between 4 to 6 days, depending on the weather.

Are there any prerequisites or requirements to do the course?
It is not necessary to have any previous knowledge of flight, only an appetite to give it a go. It is fairly physical, so good normal physical condition is a benefit.
Minors as young as 14 years, can do the course, with appropriate parental consent.

What is included in the course?
• Theoretical and practical training appropriate to a beginner’s level.
• Flights between 10 and 900 meters.
• An approved, beginner wing, harness, helmet and radio for the duration of the course.
• Between 10 and 15 flights.
• A log book, where you will record all your flights.
• A tow pilot rating.
• Transport to and from the practice fields and all take offs.

Course time schedule:
Paragliding is very weather dependant especially in the beginner stages. The practice sessions are done early in the morning when it is calmer. We will then restart later in the afternoon and run till dusk. We need calm and light winds to help you with handling of the wing. We avoid stronger winds that will make it difficult for you to control the glider. In the middle of the day after lunch, we will do theory sessions, where you will learn more about the different aspects of flight, thus helping you understand how the wing flies and better control.

First day
You will start on our school training slope. It is a massive field that has a gentle slope that will help you during your first flights.
We will introduce you to the different material including your wing, its basic construction and how it all fits together. Then also your harness and its basic function.
Then how to prepare the equipment for flight. You will learn how to inflate and control the wing in light conditions (very little wind). You will inflate the wing from the ground and with guidance and instruction learn the necessary skills to control it. This is very essential part of the training as it will assist in a safe take off. Once inflated you will run with the wing down the gentle slope to gain an understanding of the handling and control turns via input to the brakes. You will also learn how to stop the glider safely.

Second day
Low altitude flights (between 5 and 50metres). This will be possible due to the help of the tow or winch that lifts you gently. We will practice take off, taking note of the angle of the paraglider and then land softly in the same field that we took off from. You the student will always be in radio contact with the instructor who will be providing instructions to you them all the time.

Medium altitude flights (up to 150 m.) Assisted by the a winch. In these flights you will get a real feel for flight with the ground not too far below you. You will learn to take off, and how to approach, and then how to land. At the end of the day we will be able to take off from the top of our local mountain!

Third day - Fourth day
You will experience more Mountain flights (from 450 to 950 meters.). We use our 4 Wheel Drive cars to go to the best take off. An instructor will be there to assist for the take off, in flight and during the landing. You will inflate your glider, get it under control, and run and... fly!! You will finally see the fruits of your hard labour as you soar like a bird over the ground at about 1000m. A few helpful words from the instructors will allow you to do a perfect approach and landing.
If it is possible, you will do a minimum of 4 - 6 mountain flights, based on the weather. If the weather is bad we do an extra day. The teaching is very personalized, taking into effect the skill of the student. In many cases the course can be longer.

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2. BEGINNERS - 2 DAYS

Who can do it?
All the people that want know the sport of paragliding in one weekend.

Objectives:
Obtain a pilot skill level to do towing flights with the assistance by radio of the instructor.

How long is the course?
The course takes 2 days

Are there any requirements to do the course?
It is no necessary any knowledge about flight, only you have to do appetite for do it and have a normal physical condition.
Can do the course boys from 14 years, with a paternal authorisation if it is under 18.

What does the course include?
Theorical and practical formation at beginners’ level.
The wing, the harness, helmet and VHF radio for the developing of the course.

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3. BEGINNERS - 1 DAY

Who can do it?
All the people that wants to have and introduction to the sport of paragliding.

Objectives:
To be able to inflate and control the glide to better understand the feelings you have when you do a tandem flight.

How long is the course?
The course takes 1 day

Are there any requirements to do the course?
It is no necessary any knowledge about flight, only you have to do appetite for do it and have a normal physical condition.
Can do the course boys from 14 years, with a paternal authorisation if it is under 18.

What does the course include?
Theorical training at beguinners level. Practical classes on how to control the Glide in the landing field. Tandem flight.
The wing, the harness, helmet and VHF radio for the developing of the course.

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4. ADVANCED COURSES AND FORFAITS

For who is designed?
All the people that did a beginners course and want to progress in the sport. Also all the people who wants to fly in our zone and want to be guided and supervised for our instructors.

Not included:
The wing, the harness, the helmet and the radio. If you want to rent book it apart.
Take off transport. We can take you at the take off (ask for prices).

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6. TANDEM FLIGHT PILOT COURSE

With this course you can fly with a tandem homologated wing with passengers. You can share your passion with friends, family, go with them enjoying the sensation of fly.

What include the course?
Ground control of the paragliding, learning the take off technical, and the process of pre flying: equipment revision, fixing the passenger and pilot to the paragliding.
Flights with the instructor and flights with another passenger guided for the instructor

Requirements:
Own the Paragliding pilot license for 2 years minimum.

Material:
Your own wing or with our wing.

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