Introductory Courses

The best way to experience paragliding is join us on an Introductory Paragliding Course.  This is your introduction into the world of paragliding and will have you flying in no time.

1 DAY PARAGLIDING COURSE

A typical 1 Day Course would go as follows:

  • 9am: Meet at the Active Flight Paragliding Office (unless alternate arrangements are made) for administration and equipment familiarisation
  • 10am: Travel to training site (approximately ten minutes drive)
  • Learn how to inflate, control and land a paraglider (referred to as ground handling)
  • 1pm: Break for lunch
  • Depending on weather conditions and group preference, the afternoon will consist of a couple of small flights from a 30m training hill or a tandem flight with an instructor. During the tandem paraglide the students will be flying the paraglider.
  • Flight debrief and issuing of flight certificate.

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    Duration: 1 day

    Dates: Available on request

    Price: $ 245 (including HGFA membership fee)

    Optional video footage of day’s activities is available. This is presented on a DVD for an extra $35.

    2 DAY PARAGLIDING  COURSE

    The 2 Day Course takes you to the next level. It includes your first ‘Solo Flight’.
    The first day is the same as the 1 Day Course. On day two we conduct solo flights launching from sites 300 to 500m above ground level. ’The ultimate thrill!’

    Duration: 2 days

    Dates: 7th Jan, (course full),14th Jan (course full)

    21st Jan, 4th Feb & 17th March

    Price: $470 (including HGFA membership fee)

    To make or booking or for further information please Contact us.