Paragliding School and Courses

Training Schedule
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Please contact us to enrol.

Master the art of free flight!

Learn to paraglide -
Beginner introduction lessons and licence courses.

Our personalised tuition is conducted in a professional and relaxed manner, designed to get you UP and flying safely in the shortest possible time.

 

 

 

All of our training is provided by qualified, HGFA licensed instructors. The HGFA (Hang Gliding Federation of Australia) is the organisation that controls and monitors paragliding in Australia. It works with government departments including CASA, to form operational and safety procedures for our sport. CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) is the government agency that implements and enforces laws for the use of all air space in Australia. All licenced pilots are required to be members of the HGFA. There is a yearly fee of approximately $250, which gives the right to legally fly in Australia plus third party liability insurance and subscription to the national magazine.


Training Options

One Hour "Paragliding Experience" : $120
Includes basic training with launching and landing skills. Theory introduction to aerodynamics and meteorology.

One Day "Introduction to Paragliding" : $250

Includes a low-level solo flight in which you are in control, under the supervision of our Instructors. A tandem flight (if conditions allow), basic theory and personal instruction. All the necessary flying and safety equipment is supplied. This is equivalent to day one of full license course. This cost is deducted when you sign up for the full license course.

Full Pilot Training Course: $1500

In our Pilot Training course we focus on achieving your goal of learning to fly. The training is in-depth and tailored to individual needs.

You will gain an understanding of
- essential flight safety skills and awareness.
- practical flying techniques
- aerodynamics
- meteorology and weather conditions

During training we practise all the skills required for solo flying, including ridge soaring and thermalling techniques. We also integrate tandem flight training if required. Students undertake practical tasks and theory lessons and are then examined to meet criteria set by the HGFA. Training is competency based and usually takes around 8 days to complete. Upon passing this course you are issued with a novice pilot certification allowing you to fly anywhere in Australia or Overseas. All necessary flying and safety equipment is supplied.





Advanced Instruction -
Take your flying to a higher level!

These courses are structured to improve your performance in; Thermalling techniques, Cross-country strategies, Efficient Soaring, Manoeuvres and Recovery skills.

Intermediate, Advanced and Tandem ratings: allow you to progress to higher levels of achievement in our sport.

Thermalling: Collectors, wicks and triggers; interpreting clouds; recognising approaching thermals and convergence; thermal drift and coring.








Cross Country Strategies: Speed to fly; understanding meteorological conditions and micro-climates; choosing your track; Geography considerations.

Manoeuvres: become more sensitive to the feedback your glider provides; pitch, roll and yaw control; recognising and preventing collapses, spins and stalls; recovery techniques.

Advanced Soaring: strong wind launching and landing; precise ground handling; maximizing lift and turn efficiency.








Video Analysis: So you can see your progression and we can fine tune your technique.

Advanced courses are 1-2 days and concentrate on the areas you wish to improve. $160 per day







We can offer you great prices on all equipment. You can also save heaps if you choose one of our "Learn to fly and equipment" packages.

We offer two packages to suit most requirements and budgets. Both include the same high quality tuition for the licence course. Please contact us for the latest prices and equipment specifications.










Deluxe pilot pack: - Full licence course + novice\intermediate (DHV 1/2) paraglider + deluxe harness + reserve parachute + full face helmet.

Standard pilot pack: - Full licence course + novice (DHV 1) paraglider + standard harness + open face helmet.

A great thing about learning and flying on the Sunshine Coast is you are part of a close group of friends that enjoy flying for the pure fun of it! Whether during the week or on the weekend, there are always some mates to share the flying with.

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