How is a Paragliding
Course?


The  classes are normally held over a period of three or four  weeks,  flying  only at the  weekend. However  for  the  benefit  students  that  are  staying  in  Lima for a short period of time the entire course can  be conducted over 5 - 6 days.  This is a general program,  but  in accordance with the school you can extend the program to 8 days, thus giving you 32 hrs of instruction.
The minimum (or maximum) requirements are: that you are between 14 and 60 years of age (there are pilots of these ages in Lima),   a pair of ankle height boots and plenty of will and determination to fly

 



 

The  first class  is  theoretical;  at the flying site  (situated 30Km south of Lima) with the equipment at hand, we go over the functions  of the  paraglider.  After the briefing on the gliders operation we have our first runs  over flat  ground  with  the glider  open and  held  overhead.  This gives you the feeling  of  the wind in the glider and an idea of control and prepares you for the first flight. With a little  wind  and a bit of luck your first flight will be down a gently sloping sand dune,  not  far of the ground  but  far enough to let you experiment with the glider's manoeuvres and give you the feeling of  free  flight  (while the instructor  frantically runs after  you  down the hill giving you instructions). In this first day  we  learn how  to take-off  and land on sand and  control  the glider using its nylon cords on the ground and in the air. 

 



 

The second day is a day of flying, depending on the progression of the student and how easily they have  picked  up  controlling  the  glider,  we continue practicing on the sand dunes, finishing with a longer free  flight  from  the top of hill.  During the the  evening, 7pm on the same day or during the week, we take our first real theory class at the training school in Miraflores.
The  third  and  forth  days  we  practice  straight  flight,  turning  and  ground  control  (techniques necessary for controlling the glider prior to take off and on landing). During the evenings we  again take more theory classes,  covering more  detailed  flying aspects including,  thermals  and flying at altitude.
The fifth day is the first big air day, moving away from the school and taking your first altitude flight at one of the local  flying sites like  Pachacamac and  Pasamayo or  Chincha  (not local) depending on the season.  Here, under supervision by the instructor on  the ground  and  in  the air  (by radio) you will be taking off from an altitude of between  250 to 450m  and flying  for  between 10 an 15 minutes (depending on the weather conditions).  

 



 

The sixth and final day  of the course we will  be flying at more appreciable altitudes and practicing various manoeuvres. We will also go through the final  theory classes covering aspects of air traffic and  wind  turbulence.  At the end  of the course you will graduate  (if completed successfully) and obtain a student pilot diploma with which gives you the right to apply for the APVL (pilots license. 

 
 
The course is short, but however you are able to learn and progress quickly in this time frame. Once you have graduated you are then able to increase you  flying hours as and when you like, but it is strongly recommended  that  you fly  for  your  first 50  hours  under  the supervision  of  other affiliated pilots or your instructors.

The cost of the course is US$ 390.00 (may be changed) and includes taxes (I.G.V.), 6-8 practical classes,  3 theoric classes,  guide, use of equipment (radio, glider, harness and helmet)

 


 
The program costs $390.00 and includes:
6 practical classes, 
3 theory classes,
Flight manual,
Use of equipment - paraglider, harness, helmet & radio during the course
Transport to flying sites
Perufly's Achieved Experience Certificate 

 



 

Note:   The course  is  only  intended to  teach the  basic principals  of  the  sport, as to become a paragliding pilot takes time and dedication and should be applied under the guidance of the APVL or other FAI (International Aeronautical Federation) associated organization instructors or pilots. 

 


 

The  sport  of  Paragliding   should  never  be  practised
without  proper  instruction from  a qualified  instructor.
Paragliders aren't "Parachutes" they are real gliders that
require the  proper  theoretical and practical knowledge.
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