Progression course
Paragliding Academy launch and groundhandling seminar
Organizer: Paragliding Academy
A two-day weekend seminar on groundhandling and on reverse and forward launch technique according to current teaching methods. On the training slopes near Oberstaufen, where you can launch in every direction on flat and steep terrain, instructors and groundhandling specialists teach a correct reverse inflation (depending on the wind) and a modern forward launch, which Alpine pilots need for nil-wind take-offs. If the wind is too light for groundhandling, forward launches are practised with video analysis. The seminar includes a theory briefing, video recording of launches and radio support on request. The meeting point is the school in Oberstaufen.
Dates
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Who the program is for
Completed basic course or an A licence (A-Schein) and own flying equipment with liability insurance.
Requirements on organizer websiteVerified October 31, 2026
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- https://paragliding-academy.com/gleitschirm-take-off-groundhandling-seminar/
- https://paragliding-academy.com/produkt/take-off-seminar1-27-02-2027-28-02-2027/
- https://paragliding-academy.com/termine/
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