This is a comprehensive PARAGLIDING COURSE consisting of six full lessons. This course contains the classroom and flight requirements necessary to acquire the skills toward a novice solo rating. Upon completion students will generally have acquired the basic minimum requirements to understand how and when to fly paragliders as entry-level pilots. Completion of the course does not intend to qualify the student as an advanced pilot. Novice training is only the basic understanding of paraglider flight and how to proceed safely as a beginner pilot. A textbook and logbook are included.
- LAYOUT & PREFLIGHT
- FRWD & REVERSE INFLATIONS
- RADIO INSTRUCTION
- LANDING APPROACHES
- TURN COORDINATION
- SITE SELECTION
- AIRSPEED CONTROL
- TURBULENCE RECOGNITION
- CANOPY MALFUNCTION
- WEATHER CONDITIONS
- HOW TO SURVIVE
- USHGA PARAGLIDING ASSN.
