paragliding courses
We offer paragliding courses at Wild Sky Paragliding in Bulwer Kwazulu-Natal. The two day introductory course is the first two days of the full license course. The full license course duration is 10 to 14 flyable days. On day one of the course, students complete paperwork as well as an introductory video. We register you at SAHPA as a student. The fees are included in your course fees. You then go to the training slope with your Instructor. We open the training glider and go through the basic workings of a paraglider wing. The student then learns how to clip into the harness and attach it correctly to the glider. The student will begin to learn to pull the wing up and steer it while running down the slope. You progress higher until your feel lift off the ground. It is a progression.
On the training slopes
When the instructor is happy with the turns and landings the student moves to a slightly higher launch. We attach a radio to the harness so that we can talk to you, although you do get thorough pre flight briefing as well. There is usually an instructor in the landing field to talk students in as well as an instructor at launch to make sure all the pre flight checks are done and the launch goes smoothly. You will have more time in the air to turn a little more. The student will fly from a higher take off and do 180 degree turns. Once you have done the basic flights, you will be ready to start ridge soaring, top landing and eventually learn to use thermals. The instructor goes through a lot of theory and information during the practical flights.
top landing at Bulwer
What you need to bring for the course: ID Medical aid details. Hiking shoes or running shoes. Wear long pants. Bring a jacket. Water. A packed lunch. Sunscreen. Hat
What is included. Transport from Wild Sky Paragliding school to the flying sites. School equipment to start. Theory and practical training. Please do purchase your gear through your school as we make sure you get value for money and of course suitable gear for a beginner paraglider pilot. We help you to set it up properly. For much more information on this please visit our school website. https://www.wildsky.co.za
pre flight briefing
