Organisation profile
Espiral – Escola de Voo
Espiral teaches on the coast around Lisbon, including Arrábida, Sesimbra, Meco and Fonte da Telha, and between Sintra and Santa Cruz. Its basic level has three phases: ground work and low flights, flights with greater height difference, and soaring. Radio guidance is used throughout; equipment and a manual are included, while the learner licence and insurance are separate.
After the basics, Nível 1 Avançado is planned over 4–6 days depending on progress. It develops more precise launches, landings and wing control, alongside daily assessment of conditions. Students need a valid pilot licence and their own complete equipment, including radio and reserve. The school identifies this stage as a prerequisite for Nível 2.
Nível 2 combines advanced practical training with flying stays focused on thermalling. Theory revisits the basics and develops aerodynamics and meteorology. The aim is more flying practice and improved thermalling; transport, food and accommodation during practical stays are excluded. A VHF radio and reserve are required, while a variometer and GPS are recommended.
Services offered
- Beginner training
- Progression training
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Service areas
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- Arrábida · Portugal
- Sesimbra / Meco · Portugal
- Fonte da Telha · Portugal
- Sintra – Santa Cruz · Portugal
Verified October 16, 2026
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