XC or Distance Course

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE FLIGHT

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To take full advantage and have maximum safety, it is necessary that you have autonomy in take-off, and that you can and know how to land in unfamiliar and unprepared places.

Theoretical:

Thermal or dynamic exploitation.
Evaluate conditions, possibilities and risks.
Weather conditions.
Use of in-flight instruments and programs (vario, gps, app…).
Explanation of the rapid descent maneuver “B Bands”, centrifugal augers.
How and when to drop the emergency parachute.
Initiation to cross country.
How to improve glide.
Choice of the flight zone / study of the conditions and possibilities of the day.

Internships:

Thermal and slope flight.
Landing on take-off (Only in suitable areas).
Exploitation of low and maximum speeds
Active piloting.
Crossing in group with pick-ups included.

Guided Distance Flight

This guided flight is for pilots who already have knowledge in:

Active piloting
Thermal and dynamic flight
Rapid descent methods
Handling of instruments

In short, total autonomy in flight.

The school provides:

Expert guide of the area
In-depth knowledge of the aerology and relief of the area.
Weather assessment prior to take-off
Establishment of flight plan
Radio communication and assistance
Collections

The pilot must have complete equipment: paraglider, harness, parachute, radio and helmet.

Included:

Transportation
In-flight assistance
Liability and accident insurance

A must-have:

Trekking boots.
Warm clothing.
Variometer is recommended for thermal flights.
Cell phone

The school will assess whether the pilot’s equipment is adequate. It may refuse the use of the same if it is considered inadequate or unsafe. In the measure of availability, one of the school will be proposed, with an increase in the price of 25%.