Hang Gliding Course

Trip Highlights

* Experience an engine-free flight * Fly independently from day 1! * At the end of the course, you’ll be a qualified glider pilot The course consists of various practical phases. Firstly, you'll get to grips with your hang glider on a flat piece of land, with your instructor showing you what to do. Following this, you'll be practising lifts off a slope, reaching heights of up to 20m. This is so you get used to flying as next you'll be reaching heights of up to 100m where you will learn how to do turns and read the calculations from a variometre (a vertical speed indicator). Finally, in the last phase of your training, you'll practice doing independent flights of up to 250m, at a speed of approximately 30km/h, as your instructor guides from the ground with a PTT (push to talk) radio.

Price Details

Price

From: EUR580 per person (10 Days)

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Itinerary

Experience Content:

After an equipment and safety briefing, the instructor will explain the course structure, and your goals for completing the qualification. The school and its instructors are recognized by the Spanish Aeronautical Association, so you can rest assured that you’ll be receiving the best and most professional instruction first hand.

If you’re still hungry for more, once you’ve finished this course, you can go on to do the Advanced Glider Pilot course.

Other Info

Accommodation Details

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Duration:
The duration of the course is 8-10 days, depending on your ability.

What to Wear / Equipment
We recommend wearing full-length trousers, trainers, and depending on the season; a fleece or warm jumper. All the equipment will be provided by the centre.

Group Size / Spectators:
Maximum group size is 5 per instructor. Spectators are welcome to watch and take photos.

Weather:
This activity is weather-dependent. Please call ahead to confirm that the activity will be taking place. Should there be any cancellations, the centre will be provide alternative dates.

Availability:
Year round, every day of the week.

Restrictions:
Minimum age is 18.
Please check with the centre if you have a medical condition which may be affected by this activity.