Beginner flight Training (P1)
During your Beginner Flight Training Course your instructor will help you get in the air and start free flying. Giving you a safe and enjoyable learning experience is our first priority.
Outline
- Training takes place at the airfield or chosen flying site of the day.
- 6 Training days including ground handling, forward and reverse launches, flight maneuvering tasks, and landing
- Beginner’s Ground School
- Paragliding equipment is included for use during training.
- Attend one safety clinic from Air Vision Adventures.
- Additional training days are available for purchase. Please discuss with your instructor for more details.
Beginner Training Course
- The above video shows our students doing a forward launch during tow flight training.
- Basic flight maneuvers and tow release.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age or have a signature of parent or guardian.
- Have signed an Air Vision Adventures School training waiver form.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Be of reasonably good health that will allow moderate physical activity and allow the wearing of a helmet and paragliding harness.
- Keep a logbook of your flying/training activities.
- Log at least 6 flights under the supervision of your instructor.
- Complete the Beginner Ground School course.
- Complete the written HPAC Beginner test.
- Complete the required HPAC practical “witnessed tasks”.
- Register as an HPAC member (Beginner rating).
Fee and discount
- The pre-paid 6-day training package is $1600.00 plus taxes.
- If you have already paid for the Introduction to Paragliding and / or Beginner Ground School course, 50% of the fees you have paid can be applied towards this course.
- Bring a buddy and get your P1 ratings together for a discount of $200.00 each!
- * New “Pay As You Fly” option is $300.00 per day (No discount)
- (Ground school must be completed prior to Pay as you Fly training)
Beginner Training Package includes rental of:
- Paraglider – Harness
- Reserve chute – Helmet
- Beginner Flight Training & Ground School
- Call for product choice and pricing.