Designed for basic licensed pilots with limited flying experience, this product is ideal for those seeking to advance their aviation skills or:

• do not yet feel competent or comfortable flying on their own
• flying their own equipment for the first time
• want to improve their flying skills
• speed up their progression curve. 
• Want to progress to basic thermal flights

These sessions revolve around thermal flying, active airmanship, navigating with aids, and improved launch techniques in windy conditions.

Duration: Select preferred training dates here - to be confirmed with your instructor.

Included

• Theory briefings during practical training
• Maximum airtime that we can safely utilise
• Instructional tandem flight if needed
• Multimedia Footage if available
• Paraglide Africa drawstring bag and stickers
• Ground school session for improvement
• Dedicated retrieve vehicle and driver

Possible Practical Objectives

• Progression in thermalling skills using an instrument
• Topping out in a thermal
• Demonstrating good glider control at 20km + wind speed
• Demonstrate mushroom/cobra launch
• Demonstrate top landing
• Demonstrate active flying techniques

Possible Theory discussions

• Thermal theory and techniques
• Active flying techniques
• Flying with Instruments
• Weather prediction

Intended for the proficient pilot with a Sports rating, embarking on their path to obtain a tandem certification.

Experience the thrill of tandem training, a top-rated method for sharing our love for flying with fellow enthusiasts in the sky, and gain a valuable modern work opportunity by enrolling in this course. Learn from industry experts and advance your skills in a professional, educational environment.

Duration:  The dates for this course are flexible, and will be arranged with the instructor based on weather conditions. Ideally, a minimum of 4-7 days is recommended in order to experience a range of conditions and attend theoretical classes.

Included

• The Tandem Training course includes up to 21 total flights, with 3 flights as the passenger, 2 flights as Pilot-in-command, and 15 flights as either pilot or passenger depending on the lesson. There is also a final check-flight with a designated instructor once all requirements have been met.
• Assistance is provided to register with SAHPA and mark the Tandem exam.

Possible Practical Objectives

• Relevant equipment discussions and setup
• Various takeoff techniques 
• Landing techniques 
• Glider control with the passenger
• Strong wind factors to consider
• Passenger safety and factors affecting passenger comfort

Possible Theory discussions

• Weather conditions and prediction
• Factors affecting passenger safety and comfort

REVOLUTIONARY! The introduction of the Parakite/Mullet or Moustache style glider has opened up a whole new dimension to our flying world... Literally! One can now control up and down with a single flick of the wrist!

Specifically designed for pilots with a Basic+ rating, this course will exclusively cover the latest techniques necessary for the safe operation of your parakite as well as a theoretical class.

Duration:  +-6 hours over 1 - 3 days

Requirments:

• Valid SAHPA Basic license 

Included

• Theoretical discussions about parakites
• 3 x 2-hour practical training to allow for a variety of conditions over 2/3 days(*if wind conditions and pilot progression allow, 1 day could be utilised)
• Radio guidance 
• Equipment purchase is only for the suitable parkite glider

Possible Practical Objectives

• Relevant equipment discussions and setup
• Various inflation and takeoff techniques 
• Ground-based glider control
• The controls and flying 
• Landing techniques 
• Stall and stall point
• Wind factors to consider
• Awareness and limitations