Organisation profile

Plaine Altitude

• School

Plaine Altitude is based in Saint-Omer, Normandy, near the Clécy and Pont d’Ouilly flying sites. Its area overview also includes the coast around Port-en-Bessin, Vierville and Granville. The school lists winch sites in Crocy and Bernières-sur-Mer, while associating Lake Léry-Poses with SIV and acrobatic training.

The five-day Initiation course moves from ground handling to first high flights under radio guidance. Groups have up to seven students with two instructors. Each student is assigned a wing, harness, reserve parachute, helmet and radio for the week. Daily timings adapt to the weather; the introductory course alone does not confer independence.

The following Perfectionnement stage is for introductory-course graduates and pilots returning after a long break. It begins with at least half a day on the training slope, according to the participant’s level, and gradually reduces radio assistance. Its aim is independent flying at familiar sites in calm conditions, including independent approaches and deciding when not to fly. Two or three instructors supervise up to seven students. Personal equipment is expected, with school equipment available for an additional charge.