The initial course teaches paragliding from the ground up. Over seven days, beginners gain essential theoretical knowledge and learn the basic skills needed to control a paraglider.
In the course program, I learned the fundamentals of aerodynamics, how to construct a paraglider, and the techniques for ground preparation, approach, and controlled high-altitude flights.
Stages of the beginner training course
Ground handling
During this phase, you practise and build the key skills for starting and controlling the wing on the ground. Training takes place on grass fields, where you learn to inflate, lift, run with, control, brake, and lay the wing down properly.
Flying up
Classes take place on a high-mountainous plateau. Small flights begin with gentle slopes and insignificant height in a rectilinear direction. As the student succeeds, he rises higher for a more extended flight, working through the appropriate exercises for control and approach.
Flights from high-altitude start
In long flights, the technique of controlling paragliders, the calculation of the landing site, the construction of the glide path, the approach to landing, and the landing.
All stages of preparation are carried out in close coordination with the instructor. During flights, the instructor keeps continuous visual contact and monitors the aircraft at all times via radio.