Beginner course

Basic paragliding course with Scuola Parapendio Adventure in Meduno

Organizer: Scuola Parapendio Adventure ↗

The Adventure school's basic course leads to the Italian sport flying certificate (attestato VDS). It starts on a gentle grassy slope with laying out the wing and checking the lines, continues with an instructional tandem flight with an instructor and then the first solo high flights with about 800 m of height difference, guided by radio from one instructor at take-off and another at landing. Classroom theory covers aerodynamics, piloting, meteorology, regulations and equipment. The school says about 30 flights are needed for the certificate. Liability and personal accident insurance, a manual, the school's equipment (wing, harness, reserve, helmet, radio) and radio guidance throughout are included. Depending on attendance and weather the course takes two to six months; small groups can arrange an intensive week. The school's main training site is Monte Valinis near Meduno.