Organisation profile

Fou d’L

• School

Fou d’L begins training on its own practice slopes near Godinne, selected according to wind direction. For beginners it describes roughly five theory and practical sessions before progressing to high flights. Topics include equipment preparation, wing control, launch and landing, with aerodynamics and airflow in theory. The same slopes provide refresher and ground-skills practice for more experienced participants.

The subsequent six-day Grand vol et progression trip serves students who have completed slope training and newer pilots. It includes an instructional tandem, flight planning, approaches and landing accuracy, theory and video debriefing. The school specifies a maximum of six students per instructor and supervision at both launch and landing. Listed areas include Die in France, Chamois and Cervinia in Italy, and the Málaga region of Spain.

The shorter W-e Perf option requires at least twenty flights. It develops wing control, flying with others and landings, with thermalling when conditions allow. Participants use their own equipment, with rental arranged through the school; the programme includes trips to the Vosges among other areas.