XC camp

Paragliding Academy XC seminar in the Allgäu

Organizer: Paragliding Academy ↗

A week-long seminar for first short to medium cross-country flights of roughly 15–50 km, led by experienced XC pilots who fly with the participants and coach them by radio from the air. Launches are from well-known mountains in the Oberallgäu, Ostallgäu and neighbouring Austria, such as the Nebelhorn, Tegelberg or the Neunerköpfle in the Tannheimer Tal. Each day starts with a joint weather briefing and detailed route planning; live tracking, flight analysis, sensible use of the speed bar and flying-technique coaching are also on the programme. It includes site briefings, a radio for each participant, talks and alternative activities in bad weather and a free equipment check. Participants can collect flights and training content for the German B licence, including the 15 km cross-country flight. Pilots drive to the sites in their own cars or share rides, lifts are paid separately and participants book their own accommodation.