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Intro to Paragliding Course – P1 – Whitehorse
July 30, 2018 - August 5, 2018
Free
Live the dream and get off the ground. The P1 or student rating will introduce the knowledge and basic skills necessary to fly and practice under direct instructor supervision in mild wind conditions. Course covers Practical Skills (inflating and controlling the wing, launch and landing techniques) , theoretical knowledge (aerodynamics, weather, techniques) , and safety & risk management. Persons who want to try a tandem instructional flight first can put the cost of the tandem towards the course (a tandem flight counts). Time can be adjusted to fit working schedule. ie 5-9pm Mon-Fri, then 11-7 pm Sat/Sun.
Course cost is $1600 for P1 or P2 or $3000 for both.
Need THREE persons to make this course fly!
Course covers:
- Basic ground school
- Ground-handing
- Basic Launch and Landing Skills
- 6 training flights (might include tandem flights)
- All equipment including wing, harness, helmet and radio is included.
- Bring: supportive boots, gloves, warm/layered clothing.
Pilot Ratings: http://hpac.ca/files/sop/410-6_en.pdf