P1- Introduction to paragliding course.

Pilots at this level have achieved the below skill level in the sport of paragliding.

Practical tasks

- Preparation of equipment to take off

- 2 types of take off methods (focus on the one you choose to master)

- Pre flight checks in a clear sequence

- 5 phases of take off

- Small flights under radio instructions

- Figure 8 and S turns

- 90° and 180° turns

- Basic wind analysis

- Final approach and landing with flair

- Packing and glider maintenance

Theoretical knowledge

- Air flow

- Wind Direction

- Wind Strength

- Obstacles and lee sides

- Windward side

- Wind gradient
- Compression

- Active piloting

- Bernouilli's principle

- Brake down of equipment knowledge

- Radio failure and operation

Kiting training

- forward kiting and inflation

- 30° direction control

- stop on instructions

- stop at the stop line

- glider balanced during acceleration

25 years of Paragliding