2 Day Introductory Course

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This is the shortest course we recommend as a true taste of our sport and comprises the first two days of the Elementary Pilot Certificate Course (the EPC). It includes some basic theory, pre-flight checks, site evaluation, launch/ground handling skills and as much flying as conditions allow.

On the first day of your course you will phone in at around 8am to check that the weather is OK. We then meet at our centre at 10am, where the usual schedule is as follows:

• 10am. Welcome and intro talk, sign up to the BHPA

•  11am. Allocation of kit, walk/drive to the site

• 11.30am. Introduction to the equipment, daily checks, instructor launch demos etc

• 12.30pm. Your turn! Clipping in, inflating the glider, keeping it overhead, how to land.

• 1.30pm onwards. Gradually moving up the slope to low level flights, gradual increase in height as the weather/group dictate.

• Finish time is dependent on group fitness/weather. Usually 5-6pm, but may be later.

Membership of the BHPA is obligatory as it gives you third party insurance. We do not include the cost of this in our course fee as there are several membership options depending on your circumstances and aspirations. Current membership fees can be viewed by on the BHPA Website

Even from early on day one you will be connected to the glider learning the basics of pre-flight checking and ground control. We then move on to simulated launches and landings before venturing onto a slope where you will first defy gravity!

What is achieved on an Intro course is obviously dependent on the weather and your level of fitness and progress, but you can expect to be making short solo hops on the first day.

On the second day we build on the basics learnt on day one and progress you higher up the slope to give you more airtime. By the end of the day you will have achieved a number of flights under the direct supervision of your instructor.

At SunSoar we like to keep the student to instructor ratio low to ensure a rapid, but above all, safe progression. At all times you will have either visual or radio contact with an instructor.

Even if you decide not to continue your training, we are sure you will go home feeling that you have really achieved something and the memory of flying one of these remarkable aircraft will be with you for a long time. If you do decide to continue, the Intro course will have given you a taste of what is to come...

All paragliding equipment is supplied for the course, you just need to bring adequate clothing and good, ankle supporting footwear - and a packed lunch.

The Introductory course can be upgraded to the EP course for an additional £245.

 Booking procedure:

1.  Decide on your date.

2. Download the Booking Form here . Please complete and post or fax to the address on the form.

3. Click 'Add to Cart' and continue through checkout. In the 'Notes' box, please write in the booking date. If you are purchasing as a gift, please write the name of the voucher recipient. In this case you do not have to specify a date as we will send you a voucher for the person to book themselves.

4. We will send you a confirmation by post.

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