Organisation profile

PBB Paragliding

• School

PBB Paragliding bases its initial training on the six-day Student course. Equipment, aerodynamics, flight rules and weather theory end with a written test. Practice starts with equipment handling on flat ground, then moves to short flights practising take-offs, turns and landings. A wing, harness, radio and helmet are included; attending the days alone is insufficient, as all student-card requirements must be passed.

The course overview places Student and ridge-soaring Hang training mainly at Hammars Backar and Ålleberg. Winch training, P1, P2 and tandem training use Ålleberg or winch fields in Tidaholm and Falköping. Separate Berg, Hang and Bogsering stages develop mountain, ridge and winch flying; further options include cross-country P2 and SIV.

P1 focuses on thermalling and a deeper understanding of flying conditions. It combines an online introduction with three days of practical exercises, theory and an examination. The school lists at least fifty high or ridge-soaring flights and ten airborne hours among its experience requirements. Additional lessons are offered when students need more time to pass every requirement.

In spring and September PBB Paragliding runs week-long camps in Bassano del Grappa, based in Semonzo. The spring camp combines training for the mountain rating, the P1 or P2 licence with pre-season flying, while the September cross-country camp is for pilots holding at least P1. Two instructors lead a small group, with daily briefings and debriefs, and retrieve is included.