Progression course

Thermal course (Aerodream)

Organizer: Aerodream Parapente ↗

Five-day thermal course at Aerodream for independent pilots holding the Brevet de pilote initial. It starts with a check of launches, landings and piloting in calm air, and the first thermal flights take place in carefully chosen windows. The core is finding thermal triggers, entering the lift at the right spot, choosing turn radius and rhythm, and reading clouds; theory covers topographic maps, forecasts, cumulus development and atmospheric soundings. Flying takes place at Lake Annecy on the Col de la Forclaz and Planfait, on the Semnoz, in the Aravis and in the Beaufortain from the Bisanne take-off, so pilots meet varied conditions. Groups have at most six pilots; own equipment is encouraged, otherwise the school lends it.