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Intermediate Paraglider Pilot Course

This course gives you a good insight into the sport of paragliding.PG1 Student Paraglider Pilot

This course includes:

  • The introductory course.
  • Figure 8 landing apparoaches.
  • 360 degree turns.
  • A total of 10 flights.

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Correctly unpack/pack the paraglider and harness and correctly lay out the paraglider.
  • Demonstrate the 5 point pre-flight check.
  • Demonstrate canopy inflation - check, correct and take-off or abort.
  • Demonstrate consistently good take-offs, landings and directional control.
  • Land in a standing position.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of hard landing technique.
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess suitable weather conditions for paragliding.
  • Be able to evaluate suitable launch and landing areas.
  • Progress to the PG2 Paraglider pilot course >>
Price: NZ$540.  (Introductory paraglider pilot course is included in this price)

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