Before learning more about the course, it is recommended that you read the most frequently asked questions and answers for those who are new to hang gliding.Click here and learn more! You will certainly be surprised by our sport, even if you already know a little about it!
If you are not familiar with the sport, it is also recommended that before thinking about a course take one tandem flight with instructor to get to know the sport and its emotions better.
If you're determined to get started, the following questions may come to mind:
How is the course?
Practical and theoretical. You will learn to fly an aircraft moved by the winds. Before the practical part, you start with a good theoretical background, along with the information you need to evolve your learning in complete safety. These theoretical classes accompany the entire course as the student develops.
The practical part begins with training on the grassy ground, where the student practices hang-gliding control, running, and pendular movements. After reaching a good level, he starts to make "small flights" with almost no height, almost without leaving the ground, on inclined terrain. After this flight control, it starts taking off from small hills, starting at 3 meters, then 5, 10, 20, until reaching 50 meters in height.
After a few flights of these hills, the student already begins to make his first flights on "lower" ramps, always being monitored by our instructors by radio, always with an instructor present at takeoff, and a present at landing.
From this point on, the technical evolution of the student as a pilot begins, in how to fly safely and with good performance. It is the longest part of the course, and where learning is most intense. And to make your mouth water, it's also the best part, where the fun starts to get good.
What does it take to get started?
You don't need equipment, because in all phases of the course, the school's own equipment will be used. You just need time, dedication, and the will to enjoy life with emotions and sensations that few have the privilege of experiencing.
How long does it last?
About 3 to 6 months, depending on the availability and development of each student, but he is not released until he reaches an optimal pilot level, regardless of how long it takes, for security reasons.
How much does the course cost?
The complete course, with no time limit, and seeking to focus on REAL learning, can be paid by credit card, in 3 installments of 3,000 Reais.
What is included in the course?
- Complete Beginner Course (Practical and Theoretical);
- Books and digital handouts;
- Instructional videos on safety;
- Video toast with documentaries;
- Cap, T-shirt and stickers.
How much does the equipment cost?
Basic equipment, which can be purchased new or used (overhauled), generally ranges from $2,000 to $5,500. We only work with imported, top quality equipment.
Course Schedule:
Practical classes: On average 30 hours.
Theoretical classes: On average 05 hours.
ground training:
Workload: Average of 08 hours
Location: Pouso Gramado São Conrado.
Program:
- Presentation of the equipment.
- Assembly and preparation of equipment in the pilot.
- Checking methods.
- Equipment control training on the ground.
- Control of curves on the ground.
- Positioning.
- Race for takeoff.
*Only after completing this phase, the student will move on to the next.
Training on the hill:
Workload: Average of 10 hours (5 classes of 2 hours each).
Location: Fazenda Rio Rural in Paciência.
Program:
- Training for takeoff.
- Control training in straight flight.
- 45 degree curves.
- Landing training.
- Landing in determined area.
Instruction flights:
Hours: 01 hour (02 flights).
Program:
- Evaluation, planning and execution of the flight.
- Control of curves.
- Active piloting.
- Approximation techniques.
- Landing training.
*Double instruction flight performed with a school instructor in equipment also with dual control.
**This training aims to familiarize the student with the height of the flight and train him in the commands and movements of the equipment.
Theoretical classes:
Hours: On average 05 hours.
Program:
- Equipment.
- Aerodynamics applied to free flight.
- Phases of flight.- Approval.
- Meteorology.
- Normal and abnormal situations.
- Advanced and emergency maneuvers.
Solo flights:
Hours: On average 15 hours (30 flights).
Program:
- Assessment of day conditions on each flight.
- 360 degree curves.
- Steering in flight.
- Approach and landing.
- Post-flight assessment.
Additional instructions:
Lift flight:
- Distance from relief.
- Wind direction and relief angle.
- Dangerous areas, rotor and venturi.
Flight in thermals:
- Trainers.
- Triggers.
- Size.
- Transitions and drift in relation to wind and relief.
- Evolution of the day.
*After going through this entire program, the student will be able to receive the qualification of the Brazilian Confederation of Free Flight (CBVL), as a level 1 pilot.
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