Beginner course

Paragliding Academy A-licence high-flight course in the Allgäu

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The seven-day high-flight course is the practical stage of training for the German A licence (A-Schein) after the basic course. Depending on wind and weather, flights start from Allgäu sites with roughly 300–1,000 m of height difference: Ratholz and Buchenberg, the Hörnerbahn near Bolsterlang, Tegelberg and the Nebelhorn, and occasionally winch launches at Agathazell airfield below the Grünten. At least two instructors guide students by radio at launch and landing; training covers flight exercises, groundhandling and descent techniques under the DHV syllabus, video analysis of flights and an introduction to flying in the Alps. A DHV practical examination is scheduled at the end of the week when enough students are ready. The school recommends at least two high-flight courses; the licence also requires the two-day A-theory course with its examination, held in Oberstaufen or as a webinar. Students who miss ten high flights in a week because of the weather can rejoin a later course on individual days, subject to free places. Equipment can be hired; shuttles, lifts and launch and landing fees are paid separately. The same weeks also serve as a refresher for A or B licence holders returning after a long break.