Progression course

Bassano thermalling course (Paragliding Holland)

A six-day thermalling course in Bassano below Monte Grappa, designed as the step between the school's mountain courses and its cross-country courses. Rather than exercises, it concentrates on thermals: where to find them, how to enter and leave a climb, how to centre and fly it efficiently, what to do in strong thermals with collapses or frontal collapses, and what an outlanding involves. Groups are limited to twelve pilots. Equipment is not included but can be hired; accommodation, shuttles to take-off and the weekly take-off fee are extra. Some weeks are taught entirely in English.

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Who the program is for

Brevet 2 is not mandatory, but pilots should be close to it: at least 25–30 flights, flying within the last year, independent error-free launch preparation, reasonably independent launches, an independent landing circuit, and mastery of big ears with speed bar, collapses and pitch control (porpoising).

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Verified October 29, 2026

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