Example product
- 4 Participants required to secure tour
- Expert guidance for selecting appropriate weather conditions. Skysight/RASP/Windy
- Flight planning and debriefing in various software incl. Seeyou cloud/XContest/Flyxc.app
- Dedicated retrieve driver
- Our recommended training programme for progression
Progression flying Guiding
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
- Dates to be confirmed with instructor
- Group sizes of 1 to 6
- Expert guidance for selecting appropriate weather conditions. Skysight/RASP/Windy
- Flight planning and debriefing in various software incl. Seeyou cloud/XContest/Flyxc.app
- Dedicated retrieve driver
- Our recommended training programme
Example product
- Dates to be confirmed with instructor
- Parakites are the future -might as well join early
Tandem Training course
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
- Dates to be confirmed with instructor
Equipment Rental/ Guiding - Garden route only
When would you need this:
- Renting gear after completing your course is straightforward, providing access to some of the most reliable equipment.
- Avoid the hassle of bringing your equipment through airport security or risk losing your luggage altogether.
- IPPI3 and below pilots require guidance from our expert instructors.
- IPPI4+ can rent gear without instructor guidance.
Included:
- EN-A glider in your size - Flow Paragliders Future
- Flow Vissta Harness with rescue /Kortel Kool
- Certified helmet
- Paraglide Africa quick pack bag.
- Baofeng radio on SAHPA Frequencies.
Guiding:
- Our guides will assist you with a weather briefing together with a site briefing. Some basic retrieves might be included but longer XC retrieves will be charged additionally.
- Our guides are all very experienced paraglider pilots with a great passion for flying, they might be Instructors or assistant instructor rated.
*Please confirm size availability.
*Equipment available in the Garden Route and might require a guiding fee for students with limited flight hours or lower-rated pilots.
**Terms and conditions apply for excessive damage, wear, and tear.
