Progression course

Paragliding Academy thermal and technique week in the Allgäu

Organizer: Paragliding Academy ↗

A week-long training course based in Oberstaufen in which instructors coach participants at flying sites across the Oberallgäu and Ostallgäu. The focus is on the performance exercises for the German B licence (B-Schein), thermalling, soaring and flying technique; depending on the wind, launches are practised on the training slope or manoeuvres and descent techniques are flown from the higher mountains, and first cross-country flights are possible. It includes site briefings, a radio for each participant, radio support from the instructors, video analysis of launches 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. Participants usually drive to the sites in their own cars (a seat in the school bus on request), lifts are paid separately and participants book their own accommodation with the school's help.