Kārlis Jaunpetrovičs explores wing control, SIV and situations from pilot training.
Flying technique
Cross-country flying
Safety
About their work
Flying Karlis is instructor Kārlis Jaunpetrovičs’s channel. It features manoeuvre demonstrations, wing behaviour and training breakdowns; his work also includes cross-country guiding. The channel is connected to commercial SIV courses and coaching under the Flying Karlis name.
First of all, they're fun to learn! They're also a valuable skill in real flying situations, for example, when you need to make a quick course correction to avoid another pilot or clear a cravat.
What happens during a spin? How does your glider react? What should you do, and how do you recognise the signs?
April & May 2027 dates available.
April 10-12 · 15-17 · 20-22 · 25-27
May 1-3 · 6-8 · 11-13 · 16-18
Book your spot:
https://www.flyingkarlis.com/siv-course-lake-garda/
SIV doesn't have to be extreme or all about big manoeuvres!
We start with the fundamentals and build up progressively. If you're ready and keen to explore more, we can work towards stalls and more advanced manoeuvres (always with safety and proper guidance)
April & May dates available :
April 10-12 · 15-17 · 20-22 · 25-27
May 1-3 · 6-8 · 11-13 · 16-18
Book your spot: https://www.flyingkarlis.com/siv-course-lake-garda/
Frontal collapse: What happens, and why staying calm is half the job.
Knowing how to react makes all the difference. Learn to understand your glider, recognise what's happening, and know what to expect depending on the type of collapse.
We all have our own ideas about collapses. Some pilots think they're a big deal, others don't. But what actually happens when your glider collapses?
Does it reopen straight away? Is it sticky ? Can it lead to parachutal ?
Every glider reacts differently. Come and experience it for yourself in a controlled environment, and learn to understand your wing better!
Want to build your skills and confidence in the air? Join us for an SIV course at Lake Garda in 2027.
April & May dates available
April 10 - 12, 15 -17, 20 - 22, 25 - 27
May 1- 3, 6 - 8, 11 - 13, 16 - 18
Book your spot: https://www.flyingkarlis.com/siv-course-lake-garda/
Tricia came to us July 2024. She was a new pilot.
Over the last two years, her progress has been amazing to watch. Someone with her schedule to be able to add paragliding to the list isn't easy one bit.
It takes so much dedication to get to this point.
Now, she's getting comfortable with the full limits of the wing during SIV's. Consistency in XC flying and even done a few competitions.
My job is to get you to a place where you don't need me anymore. Tricia is doing the work.
🥰 @triciayap
It's not the mistakes we do that counts. It's what we do after that matters!
Our course curriculum is built as a stepping stones, eatch exercise preparing you for the next. By the time you get to more dynamic moves, you know what to expect and how to deal with it when things dose not go your way.
Flying technique
Cross-country flying
Safety
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