Organisation profile

Beskid Paragliding

• School

Beskid Paragliding starts with Etap I on its own Wapiennik training slope near Szczyrk. The school lists groups of approximately ten or fewer, full equipment with radio and transport by school minibus. The programme includes at least 20 flights, equipment preparation and checks, launching and landing, and basic theory. An internal examination and completion certificate provide the next step towards Etap II.

Etap II develops piloting and landing skills and extends theory to flight planning and human capabilities and limitations. It lists at least ten flights with a height difference of at least 200 metres. Because of variable weather, the school mainly runs this stage on trips to the Italian Alps; Polish mountain sessions depend on very favourable forecasts.

Etap III focuses on ridge and thermal soaring, staying airborne longer, and weather and navigation preparation. Cross-country seminars target pilots with thermalling experience and around 30–50 flying hours. They include maps and flight tracks, weather analysis, airborne radio advice from the instructor and a review of each flight. The offer therefore distinguishes initial training from coaching for pilots who already have flying experience.