Instructions
o Introductory Course-Paragliding
o Intermediate Paragliding
o Mountain High Flight Course
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Introductory Course - $185.00 + GST
This course is getting you started with started with ground school,
about the canopy, harness assembly and basics about takeoff, flight and
landing sequences. The Flight theory will include some basics in
aerodynamics, meteorology and flight
regulations.
Pre-flight training gets you to inflate the canopy and simulate takeoffs
without getting off the ground until you feel that you are ready for your
first flight.
Your instructor will brief you on your flight pattern and landing approach
and will be with you either by radio or visual communication.
The Introductory course won't turn you into a competent pilot, but it will
help you make your decision as to whether this sport is for you.
Course fee includes all instruction, (2 hours ground school and 4 hours
flight training) equipment, manual and a Fledging Certificate upon
completion.
Midweek & weekend courses are available - contact us for information.
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Intermediate Course - $595.00 + GST
(prerequisite: introductory course)
When you are ready for more - this is the course for you. You spend 22
hours of training (3 -2 hour ground schools and 4- half day flight
training sessions), learning and perfecting canopy handling, takeoffs,
turns, flight planning, landing approaches and pilot decision making in
preparation for your high flights. Additional sessions of ground handling
are included.
Course fee includes all instruction (6 hours ground school and 16 hours
flight training- 2 weekends), equipment, logbook and a copy of the pilots
training manual.
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Mountain High Flight Course
(prerequisite: intermediate course & own equipment)
Course includes 2 hours of flight familiarization and a minimum of 2
flights off a mountain in Vernon or Lumby
This course is included with the purchase of a new Paraglider from us.