Aimed at the competent pilot looking to cut the umbilical cord from the usual landing area and join the world of cross-country flying. This course covers thermal techniques, SA weather prediction, micrometeorology, planning for cross-country flying, and competition flying.
Duration: 2 Flying days (*Needs to be pre-booked and arranged in advance)
Included
- Theory briefings during practical training
- In-flight guiding
- Recovery Driving
- Multimedia footage if available
- Paraglide Africa drawstring bag and stickers
- 1 Dinner on us
Possible Practical outcomes:
- Demonstrate thermal techniques
- Fly cross country away from takeoff
- Demonstrate active flying techniques
- Flying with instruments
- Weather assessment and prediction
- Planning an xc route and flying a task
- Having fun :)
Possible Theory discussions:
- Thermals and thermal techniques
- Weather prediction
- Cross-country planning experience
- Meteorology
- Advance cross country flying
- Competition flying
