£749 Inc B&B Accommodation
This courses runs around the Chamonix and Annecy area and is about low airtime pilots getting used to flying in the higher mountain conditions, In the later summer months in the alps conditions get stable and suitable for us to take low airtime pilots there, Flights will be made in the mornings and evenings or when the air is stable during the day.
We wll fly into Geneva on Friday 10th Sept for a week of flying then its off to St hilaire for 3 days to watch the Coupe-icare Flying festival that is held here every year. The flying conditions at this time of year are stable and give pleasuarable flying for low airtime pilots that is why we have tailor made this trip to suit low airtime pilots.
The flying
800ft - 4000ft top to bottoms with some anabatic flow and thermals to help you stay in the air, We will be visiting sites in the Chamonix and Ancey area to include Plan de l Aiguille (2354m) is the mid station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. It is an ideal starting point for all sorts of sports including off piste skiing in the winter season, and Paragliding in the summer/autumn seasons.
Plaine Joux (Passy) next valley along 2000ft top to bottoms a safe site the locals use for teaching the french students, Agy a great valley breeze site giving evening uk soaring conditions, Anecy area we will visit Semnoz, Col de Forclaz, Planfait or Marlens depending on the conditions for the day. There are many different sites to visit in the local area and if its not flyable we can arrange alternative activities like climbing, walking or mountain biking.
We will stay with Gavin Foster the UK Advance gliders importer at his chamonix Challet. Gavin has been a guide in chamonix for 20 years so he knows better than anyone else the likely conditions and the best sites to fly for the wind direction and strength on the day giving us a better oppotunity of getting in the air every day..
Accommodation we will be staying at a 5* B&B challet included in the price, so this is a once in a life time trip. Views of Mt Blanc and the Aiguille du midi will be our back drop from our challet. We will be based on a B&B package sharing in 4 twin rooms and 2 doubles. View Challet here
To enrole on this course you will need a recently repacked reserve parachute, vario, GPS, 2 m radio and suitable paragliding repartriation insurance Airsports Insurance Bureau Ltd 01983 298480. If you are interested in attending one of these courses please contact steve to put your name down (Contact us in advance if you need to purchase or hire any of the requirements needed for the course).
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Please call us for prices depending on what you require
We will be starting off with 2, 1 week trips back to back. If you havent attended any training then you will have to join us for 2 days training before the start of the trip to get the basics, The course is aimed at beginners who have attended a 2 day EPC training course in a BHPA registered school in the last year, or students wishing to finish of their previous training in warm reliable appetizing flying conditions.
We will be based 1.5 hours south of Agadir in a small quiet fishing village on the West Atlantic coast. The weather here is hot and reliable at this time of year and the conditions are good for soaring in regular on shore sea breeze effects with light thermals.
We will collect you from Agadir airport and take you to your accommodation where you will be based for the duration of your stay.
The flying day typically starts with morning lecture sessions, then the weather check, and site selection. When we arrive at the site we will have the site assessment, then practical training begins.
This trip is designed to take you, on a fast track training session and get you your CP Rating in 7 days. If for any reason your do not fully complete your CP rating then you can join us back in the UK to finish off at no extra cost.
If you are coming on this course then we would advise you buy your own paragliding equipment as you will most probably be coming home a qualified and ready to fly CP. We have various discounts on training and holidays when purchased with equipment from us. Please call us for further information on this.
What’s Included in the cost BHPA training course, training aids, airport transfers each way (provided you arrive at the recommended times). Hotel room (based on 2 sharing a twin room). Hotel has Fluent English speaking staff, internet access, and a bar and serves very good food with an appetizing menu to cater for meat lovers or vegetarians.
What’s not included Equipment hire, flights, travel insurance to include paragliding use, food and drinks.
Equipment hire for this trip costs £150 per week to include paraglider, harness and reserve. You wil be responsible for taking this out with you as part of your luggage we will arrange this beforehand. Holiday insurance can be taken with us from around £25 p/w. cheap flights with Ryan Air or Easy jet start from £20 each way if booked early
This course is aimed at low airtime post CP pilots who are seeking to build up confidence in reliable smooth flying conditions where the weather is normally hot and reliable at this time of year. We will organise everything for you so all you have to do is book your flight and we do the rest. We also send you a Paraglider check list to make sure you haven’t missed any equipment you will need for your flying holiday.
We will be based 1.5 hours south of Agadir in a small quiet fishing village on the West Atlantic coast line. The weather here is hot and reliable at this time of year and the conditions are good for soaring in regular on shore sea breeze effects.
We will collect you from Agadir airport and take you to your accommodation where you will be based for the duration of your stay.
The flying day typically starts with a weather check, then site selection. When we arrive at the site we will have the site assessment, and before flying we will have a pre flight briefing, then it’s time to fly. Soaring and light thermal flying is in the mix and with mountain ridges we use set back about a mile from the coast line.
This trip is designed to take you, the new pilot, on a well structured safe flying holiday with guides and instructors around you. We know the sites; we know the conditions so now we can relieve any stress involved in organizing a holiday of this nature and help you concentrate on clocking up airtime and improving your flying skills and building your knowledge. We endeavour to make it an epic adventure to be remembered for years to come.
What’s Included in the cost Airport transfers each way (provided you arrive at the recommended times). Guiding with instructors and qualified pilots, transport to and from flying sites, Hotel room (based on 2 sharing a twin room). Hotel has Fluent English speaking staff, internet access, and a bar and serves very good food with an appetizing menu to cater for meat lovers or vegetarians.
What’s not included Equipment hire, flights, travel insurance to include paragliding use, food and drinks.
Equipment hire for this trip costs £150 per week to include paraglider, harness and reserve. You wil be responsible for taking this out with you as part of your luggage we will arrange this beforehand. Holiday insurance can be taken with us from around £25 p/w. cheap flights with Ryan Air or Easy jet start from £20 each way if booked early
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For further information, prices and bookings Please give the office a call on 01970 871 145 - 07779 790 637
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