The sky is the limit - Paragliding initiation course in Hunedoara
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- Shelf life 12 months
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- Electronic voucher customizable with your message
Do you want to fly free like a bird? Want to see what it's like to be a paraglider pilot? Then come to the paragliding initiation course. The course is aimed at those interested in discovering paragliding, in a general and quick way, in order to form an informed idea.
During the course basic information will be covered on theoretical and practical aspects of knowing the equipment, preparing it for take-off and flight, canopy inflation exercises and ground control of the paraglider, practicing take-offs, flying and landings from low altitudes on the school slope. Depending on weather conditions and individual capabilities, you will have at least 3 flights done under the supervision and guidance of the instructor via radio stations. The height will gradually increase until you reach about 30m.
Together with an instructor you will go to one of the flying sites, where you will get acquainted with this wonderful world of paragliding. At the end of the course, the instructors will give you a paragliding student pilot diploma.
The course is specially designed for those who want to learn more about paragliding and even try some low altitude flights. Activities are coordinated and supervised by certified instructors and experienced pilots.
Conditions of participation:
- Minimum age is 15 years old (up to 18 years old parental consent is required).
- Healthy fitness for exercise
- Equipment: sport shoes, long trousers and long-sleeved jacket, optional: sunglasses, UV protection cream, sun protection cap
- Objectives: theoretical information and practical practice of the principles and techniques used in paragliding school
Program of activities (adapted according to weather conditions):
9:00 am - registration of students, filling in the documents
9:30 - presentation of the flight instructors, legal framework and principles of paragliding school activity
10:00 - travel to the training area
10:30 - Theoretical notes: Knowledge of flight equipment; Notes and principles of use; Notes on meteorology
11:00 - 14:00 - Practical exercises on the ground: Equipment; Paraglider inflation; Paraglider control on the ground; Paraglider deflation; Analysis of activities
14:00 - 15:00 - Lunch break (Lunch in nature is included in the experience + still or mineral water and energizer)
15:00 - Move to low altitude flight slope
15:30 - Theoretical notes: Take-off; Controlling the paraglider in the air; Landing
16:00 - 18:00 - Practical flight exercises; Equipment; Take-off; Flight; Landing
18:00 - Packing of equipment; Analysis of activities, conclusions
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Details of the experience:
- Location: Hunedoara
- The necessary equipment for the course is provided (paraglider, harness, helmet, radio)
- The course is structured for one day and will have two sessions
- Two groups of minimum 3, maximum 5 participants/day will be formed
- You receive an electronic voucher with your choice, as well as the possibility to add a personalised message if you choose to make it a gift
Important to know:
- As the experience is weather dependent, it is important to contact us at least two days before the scheduled date (even if you have already purchased the experience and your booking has been made). This is necessary to check the weather forecast
- The experience is subject to availability (advance booking is required)
- Voucher validity: 12 months for 1 person
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