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1. INTRODUCTION TO PARAGLIDING
Duration :
1 day
This course is for people who want to give it a go and see if paragliding is for them. It includes an Instructional Tandem Flight, some ground handling, And a solo flight . ( Introducing Shortly )
2. BAPTEME' ( BASIC )
Duration : 4 1/2 days
This course is for people who want to learn to fly. You'll be taught various skills of ground handling the paraglider and in-flight .exercises will be performed to make you a confident and a safe pilot. Your flights will be radio supervised .You will also learn different landing techniques, with approach patterns .You will be given adequate theory about the sport , aerodynamics , meteorology, aerology etc .
There would be a video session also.
Equipment : We use only the best certified Paragliders , harness and other Accessories.
DHV /CEN/AFNOR /SHV certified paraglider , harness with BUMP AIR back protection and other equipment will be provided. Each person is given a logbook to log his flights .At the end of the basic course there is an written test (don't worry! It is only to assimilate all that is taught in the course. )
Eligibility : Age limit 14 years and above.
Mode of instruction : English. Hindi can be used but only in a limited way.
Weight - No problem ( we have gliders of different weight ranges ), provided you don't tire out by running 20 yards.
Health & Fitness Participants should be Medically fit , no hypertension , heart problem or any other medical condition where the doctors advice and certificate would be essential. General level of fitness is required but you don't have to be an athletic champion.
3. PERFECTIONNEMENT (INTERMEDIATE )
Duration : 5 days
This one is for the Upcoming pilot who has done his baptem 'e course.
Here we teach you the various decent methods , different take off techniques , skills like the big ears , big big ears .
A lot more in-flight exercises are simulated so that you are comfortable in conditions in which you will start flying - which are different from what you have flown so far . Air Laws will be taught .The Fun has just begun. You got over your initial apprehension. You know understand that the wing will hold. - so it is time to shake the swing a little more.
All theory will be taught like before. Video session
Instruction by radio in flight
DHV /CEN/AFNOR /SHV certified glider , harness and other equipment will be provided to you. BUMP AIR back protection will be provided to you as standard.
4. AUTONOMIE ( PILOT LEVEL COURSE)
Duration :
5 days
This one obviously is for the pilot to be - after having done a number of flights and gained some flying time and experience. This is the final course after which the pilot is autonomous and can make his own decisions for his safety and the other pilots sharing the air with him.
Fine skills of staying longer in the air will be taught and all further emergency maneuvers and in-flight simulations will be practiced. Theory and video sessions as usual
The pilot has to undertake a pilot level exam on completion of which one is awarded the pilot qualification.
5. CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
( Introducing Shortly )
It is for pilots only who want to refine there skills and learn to extend there envelope of flying. Or for those who are tired of hanging around the ridge. A La Vol Bivouac in the Himalayas - why not !!!
6. S.I.V. (SIMULATION D'INCIDENT EN VOL )
( Introducing Shortly )
For Pilots only who would like to know more about the gliders Limits and flying characteristic. Also how to handle possible problems one may encounter when trying to maximize flight and safety .
7. CONVERSION COURSE
TOW TO MOUNTAIN & MOUNTAIN TO TOW
For pilots from various disciplines of flying. Usually half to one day course depending on the aptitude of the pilot.
CARRER ORIENTED COURSES
8. TOW TECHNICIAN COURSE :
Here you learn to become a tow technician in short a winch man . you will learn how to operate the winch and all technicalities of the winch.
Eligibility : Open
9. ASSISTANT CREW
For those people who would like to work in a paragliding school handling all the technical functions of paragliding .
Eligibility : Open
10. TANDEM COURSE
Duration : 30 flights or more depending on Aptitude .
For those who would like to turn their passion into a Flying profession.
All psychological , practical aspects of tandem flying will be taught with Hands on experience . Adequate theory will be taught.
Eligibility : Pilot with adequate flying experience.
SEE YOU IN THE SKY
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