Beginner course

Paragliding course on Monte Grappa with Manta

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Basic course for the Italian VDS free-flight certificate at the certified Manta school in Borso del Grappa. Phase one (roughly 5–10 days depending on weather and attendance) covers training on the school slope, at least one instructional tandem flight and the first radio-guided high flights. Phase two (roughly 10–20 days, which can be spread out to suit the student) continues up to the 45th high flight: it refines launches and landings including reverse launches, practises the exam manoeuvres and first soaring, and includes a second tandem flight. Theory totals about 30 hours and can also be followed remotely. Flying takes place mainly on Monte Grappa and at the school's private take-off near Marostica/Conco, with trips during the course to Feltre, Campo Tures or Meduno. Insurance, manual, school equipment including radio, 20 shuttle rides, radio guidance, a pre-exam and the official Aero Club d'Italia exam are included; the certificate issue fee is paid separately. At most nine students train per day.