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Melbourne Paragliding

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Melbourne Paragliding combines coastal and inland flying in Victoria, Australia. It names Mornington Peninsula sites, hills around Yea and the Alpine areas of Bright and Kiewa Valley. Its beginner course has a published nine-day structure, with up to ten participants and two instructors. Training starts with equipment familiarisation and ground handling; basic English skills are required.

Further courses are arranged by experience. The one-day thermalling course is described as suitable for PG2 pilots and includes theory, a briefing, guided flying and analysis. Two-day XC courses for PG3 and more experienced pilots add route planning and retrieves; the three-day introductory XC option also includes individual coaching on a tandem cross-country flight.

The European programme is based in the Soča Valley and uses Slovenian and Italian sites, including Kobala, Lijak, Cuarnan and San Simeone. Seven-day tours can be combined. Site briefings, XC planning, radio guidance and retrieves are included, as are Venice airport transfers and accommodation. Daily transport to launches and flying-site fees are separate.