Learn to Paraglide, Learn to Fly! It has never been this easy to become a pilot!

Paragliding technology has advanced significantly in the 20th century and has become very affordable as well as improved accessibility, aerodynamic performance, and ultimately safety turning it into the easiest aeronautical sport in the world.

With our learn-to-fly courses, you’ll get to dive into all you need to know to learn to fly solo and ultimately become a competent pilot after completing the course.
You will learn basic flying techniques and maneuvers, with in-depth theory classes and assessments. 

Upon completing the course outcomes, you can apply for your paragliding license(from SACAA/SAHPA) and fly unsupervised after receiving your license. Alternatively, keep your progression flowing with our flyaway events to safely progress under supervision.

Cost:

R16900 course only | R84900 with the Beginners gear package(70% off course fee)

Custom dates and 50+ R19900 |
SAHPA fees: Learner membership R440(included)
License fee & Membership R1960 (2 years valid)(not included)
IPPI 4 cards for international pilots conversion in home country(R200)

Duration:  9 days (if additional training days are required, they will be at a day guiding fee)

Included

• Equipment Rental
• Ground school sessions
• 35 Instructional flights (minimum)
• up to 5 Instructional tandem flights
• Minimum 4 hours of airtime
• Theory briefings during practical training
• 1 social dinner on us 
• Assistance with the license application process with SACAA/SAHPA
• Inflight footage from your instructors

Practical

• Minimum 4 hours of accumulated airtime
• 1 x 20min total flight duration
• 2 x 10min thermic flights 
• Thermalling with consecutive 360-degree turns
• Flying with other pilots
• Demonstrate unassisted reverse launching
• Rear riser steering and landing
• Using the speed system in flight
• Using big ears and the speed system
• 3 Landings in a 50m diameter circle
• Demonstrate good ground control
• Demonstrate good landing approach and landing technique
• Demonstrate assessing weather conditions for safe takeoff

Theory 

• Aerodynamics
• Weather - Meteorology
• Flight Management
• Risk management
• Aero Medical
• Legal
• Pass open book SAHPA exam -85% pass rate required

• Weather - Meteorology
• Principles of Flight - Aerodynamics
• Rules of the air and 
• Flight Management
• Risk management
• Aero Medical
• Legal -  Air law

Need to break free after the lockdown? Enjoy unspoiled beaches, untouched nature, excellent cuisine, and good times with friends all while learning or acquiring new skills! Paraglide Africa offers a 14-day training holiday in the beautiful Wilderness area in the Garden Route, South Africa. Whether you want to learn to paraglide or if you are already a pilot wanting to improve your flying skills. 

Included

• 5 Dinners 
• Shuttle service
• 11 days of Basic Pilot Course or any further paragliding training required from the pilot's current level.
• 1x Tandem flight experience voucher for a partner
• Paraglide Africa upcycled goodie bag
• Guided hiking and adventure activities (when not flying)
• Paraglide Africa branded T-shirt, Cap

Aimed at basic licensed or low airtime pilots that:

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

These events primarily focus on thermal techniques and theory, active flying, flying with instruments, and stronger wind takeoff techniques.

Duration:  2-3 Flying days

Included

• Theory briefings during practical training
• Maximum 3 hours of airtime over 8-10 flights
• up to 1 Instructional tandem flight
• Multimedia Footage if available
• Paraglide Africa drawstring bag and stickers
• Ground school session for improvement

Possible Practical Objectives

• Demonstrate unassisted thermalling using an instrument
• Topping out in a thermal
• Demonstrating good glider control in 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