Progression course

Paragliding Academy hike and fly in the Allgäu

Organizer: Paragliding Academy ↗

A five-day hike-and-fly course in which the group walks up to lower or high alpine launches in the Oberallgäu and Ostallgäu or in neighbouring Austria, such as the Hochgrat, the Nebelhorn or the Spieser. Each day involves 300–1,000 m of ascent at a slow pace so that everyone can keep up; light equipment, walking poles, good boots and spare clothes are recommended. From launch the group flies thermals, small joint cross-country flights or relaxed glides. The instructors provide site briefings, a radio for each participant, radio support, video analysis of launches, thermal, soaring and flying-technique training and a daily weather briefing; talks and alternative activities are offered when flying is not possible. Flights and training content count towards the B licence. The meeting point is the school in Oberstaufen; driving to the sites in your own car is not included.