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Activity description
Discover the Pyrenees from the sky with ASCENDANCE during a 5-day introduction course or a discovery session in Accous over the Aspe Valley.
The objective is to give you the pleasure of free flying while having the practical and theoretical basics of a paragliding pilot training.
Programme for the intro course:
Day 1:
On a training hill of about 60 metres heigth, you will be introduced to the flying equipment and learn how to control the wing, brake, stop and make smooth turns.
Theory: Understanding how and why a paraglider flies
Day 2:
On the training hill, you will try out small flights, imrpove your take-off, turns and landings to get ready for the first big flights.
Theory: Preparation for the big flight
Rest of the week:
6 to 8 big flights of 800 metres radio guided by two instructors. The flights come with exercises on how to control the wing during the flight.
Theory: Understanding aerology and meteorology, rules and safety.
You can choose between doing the course 5 days in a row, or to extend it on 3 week-ends. Please contact ASCENDANCE to confirm your booking dates.
The course is offered by state certified instructors.
The practical sessions take place from 8am to 1pm. The theoretical sessions take place from 2pm to 4pm.
Activity requirements
All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.
Special terms
The aviation liability insurance costs about €40.
- All necessary paragliding equipment
- Certified instructors
- Transfer
- Aviation liability insurance
- Hiking boots or trainers
- Windbreaker
- Light gloves
- Bottled water and snacks