5-day Introductory Paragliding Course in Annecy

Days 1 and 2 - Learning to simulate a take-off

- 3 hours on the "school slope" (grass slope)

- try to get the glider over your head

- first sensations, try to simulate a real take-off

- debriefing every hour to give technical input

- lunch break at a snack bar next to the school

- after lunch, 1 hour theory lesson on Monday and Tuesday to prepare for the big flight on Wednesday morning.

Day 3 - Major flights

At Col de la Forclaz or Planfait:

- first solo flight with radio assistance

- instructor accompanies and assists you on take-off

- instructor on landing to assist you during the flight and on arrival.

Days 4 and 5

- Practical flying

- Continuation of the activity for 2 days and flight training to achieve maximum autonomy to become a real pilot

- 1 hour each afternoon on static inflation sessions (learn to inflate your glider without moving)

At the end of the morning on the last day, you'll collect your FFVL logbook (pilot's book)!

Once you've completed this course, you'll be able to start your first solo paragliding flights.

For safety and equipment reasons, participants must not weigh more than 100 kg (220lbs).

Please note that the course runs from Wednesday to Sunday (inclusive), and that it is currently not possible to do a split. This means that the course runs for 5 days in a row.