Elementary Pilot Course

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The EP course is designed to bring the complete beginner up to the accredited BHPA level of Elementary Pilot. At the end of the course the pilot should be capable of site selection, weather assesment, self launch and adequate flight planning to perform a flight with turns and a landing within a designated area.

The length of this course varies depending on your luck with the weather and your performance, but is normally 5 days; 4 days on the hill and 1 day in the classroom. However, once this course is paid for we will bring you to EP level regardless of the days needed (within reason!).

The classroom work comprises theory sessions on flight theory, meteorology and airlaw. Your knowledge will be tested with a short multiple choice exam at the end of the course.

By the end of the course you should have experienced the truly wonderful sensation of floating high above the ground with our stunning scenery laid out before you. Certainly, you will know whether you have the desire and ability to progress on to the CP course where soaring and top landing skills will be added to your repertoire.

Once you have achieved this level you are also able to purchase your first paraglider on which you can complete your training.

As for the Introductory Course we do not include the cost of BHPA membership in our course fee as there are several membership options depending on your circumstances and aspirations. Current membership fees can be viewed at the BHPA Website .

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

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.

 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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