Organisation profile

Sparavel

• School

Sparavel operates in the Cavallaria area of Piedmont’s Canavese region and lists its flying field near Baio Dora on Strada Provinciale 69. For a first introduction it advertises an Open Day covering how training works, equipment, flight principles and suitable conditions, questions and instructor-led wing practice. Sessions on the flat training field focus on inflation and ground control; they are an introduction rather than completion of the pilot course. The published sample programme combines morning theory, instructor demonstrations and practical exercises before and after a lunch break.

Training itself progresses through theory and an instructional tandem to solo flights with radio guidance from two instructors. Flight recordings are used for subsequent feedback. The school distinguishes an introductory package with two days of ground practice, a basic course with eight high flights and a full programme with thirty high flights and examination preparation. Payments already made are credited when moving to the next level. Equipment can continue to be rented after the course.