Guided Paragliding
Aimed at experienced pilots who want to gain airtime practice thermalling or fly cross country or break that personal best?
Perfect learning and great flying conditions, for those who would benefit having an experienced guide
€590
(Includes your accommodation in Algodonales)
Who is this for
- IPPI Para 3 & above
- BHPA club pilot & above
- USA Pro 2 & above
- Or your countries equivalent to the above
What to expect
We have been guiding in Algodonales since 1994. Our guided paragliding weeks includes user-friendly launch sites, spacious landing areas, qualified BHPA instructors. Accommodation if required. We provide daily meteorological briefings and detailed XC task planning, using the latest technology. Transportation to take with retrieves utilising trackers.
Everything you want on your Paragliding Guided course
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*Accommodation included in the price in Algodonales in one of our own pilot houses*Modern retrieve system utilising modern tracking systems ( Volandoo, Pure track and WhatsApp)
- We use XContest a good idea to join before arriving
- We use Flyskyhy (iPhone) and XC Track (android)
- We regularly fly cross country where we set goals for example flying past Ronda an achievable 30KM to 50 KM on a good day
- Specialise in flights to goal, triangle and out and return flights
- Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights 6 days flying.
- Ask about coming on alternative days?
- We provide daily in-depth meteorological and cross country briefings depending on the days weather predictions. Using the latest technology.
- Alternative activities on non flying days
- Site Briefings and XC route planning
- Specialise to small groups, we guarantee there will never be more than 7 pilots per instructor in total
- We use UK & Spanish mobiles to help keep your costs down
- If you require a professional experienced guide in the air with you or want to learn to fly cross country see our Cross Country XC page, click below ⬇️
- https://paraglidespain.com/courses/cross-country-xc-course/
Aims and goals for the week
- Increase your airtime, break personal records, connect the flight paths, and cover thrilling cross-country distances.
- Enhance your thermalling skills in ideal learning and flying conditions.
- Improve your flying skills overall and build on flying confidence
What do you need?
You will need a complete set of paragliding equipment including, Wing and Harness, reserve , Radio and Vario.
Don’t forget Helmet, gloves and appropriate clothing.
Availability
Frequent Questions
This is NOT a coaching course, it is a guided week and is expected that you have some experience. We recommend pilots with 30+ hours for the guided weeks.
Airport transfers are not included but can be organized for you at a small cost. We pick up and drop off saturday mornings.
Shared rooms (2 per room) are included on our guiding and course weeks. Single rooms are available at a small extra cost from €20 pn. En-suite room availability at €40 pn.
We have 2 Traditional Spanish houses located in Algodonales, close to the centre.
With 8 bedrooms, kitchens, WiFi, sun terraces, 4 bathrooms, en suite options, shared or single rooms.
Arrival time 15:00 Saturday leaving time before 10:00 the following Saturday
€200 Deposit is required to guarantee a place. This can be paid online or bank transfer. The remaining balance is to paid on arrival.
*For a detail list of your holiday package please click here: Complete Holiday Details *
BHPA Registered
Our school is recognized by the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA), ensuring that we meet all the requirements for teaching and can qualify students through the BHPA educational system.
FAI Ippi Card
FAI APPI is a global network of schools and flight centers. An International Pilot Proficiency Information (IPPI) Card serves as proof of your flying experience and proficiency, allowing you to convert your rating to that of your home country.