Basic training
We'll get you ready for your first high flight
Basic course: CHF 1390.- | CHF 990.- for students
Basic course PLUS: CHF 1590.- | CHF 1190.- for students
What to expect from the basic training course
You will learn the basics of glider control in small groups on our practice slope and gain valuable experience. On the last day of basic training, you will experience your first high-altitude flight – an unforgettable adventure!
Option: Basic training PLUS
On the training hill, you will practice the basic techniques of glider control and learn how to fly step by step. During the basic training PLUS, we will take you on a real high-altitude flight on a tandem glider. A professional pilot will show you the world of paragliding during an instructional tandem flight. He will show you how to fly and land correctly. You will also have the opportunity to control the paraglider yourself to gain your first experience in the air. On the last day of the basic course, you will experience your first high-altitude flight – an unforgettable adventure!
Included
- 3-4 days on the training hill, 1 high-altitude flight day - within 3 months of the first day of the course
- Paragliding equipment (paraglider, harness, emergency parachute, helmet)
- PMR radio for the course
- Liability insurance for paragliding
- Shuttle from our store, if required
- Basic theory lesson and simulation
- Organization and supervision by state-certified touch and go... flight instructors
- Launch assistants for the high-altitude flights
- Possibility of a direct upgrade for the high-altitude flight course. Fly with us from the Rigi, in the Schwyz valley basin, over Lucerne, on the Zugerberg, in the Engelberg valley and in other fantastic places! Take a look at the variety of our flying areas!
- Pure nature and lots of fun
- Basic training PLUS option: Instruction tandem flight: A real high-altitude flight where you can also steer the glider yourself!
What to bring
- Good, ankle-supporting outdoor shoes/boots
- Outdoor clothing (it is possible that the clothing will get dirty), spare clothing
- something to eat and drink
- Sun protection
- Half-fare/GA card for the high-altitude flights, if available
- good mood
Calendar flight school
Find the planned training days in our calendar
Legend
ÜH/TH = “Übungshang” / “Training hill” (taster day and basic training possible)
HF = Höhenflüge / High flights
AF = “Alleinflug”, independent solo flight for exam readiness
Trip = paragliding trip / safety training (see description)
Theory session = theory lesson
Party Event
SIKU = SIV / safety course / safety training
Simulation day = safety training simulation day
XC = Cross Country
Information
With at least 3 participants.
The course will only take place if the weather is suitable for paragliding. The decision and meeting point will bepublished the evening before your planned date on “Daily program“.
The course fee must be transferred by the start of the course at the latest.
- Date: Various (see calendar flight school)
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Price: Basic course CHF 1390 (CHF 990 for students)
Basic course PLUS CHF 1590 (CHF 1190 for students)
