FLY DE AAR SCHOOL
Skydiving / Parachuting / Paragliding
in De Aar, Karoo,
Northern Cape, South Africa
Paragliding (known in some countries as parapenting) is a recreational
and competitive wind sport that is best described as a hybrid of hang gliding
and parachuting & is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a
harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by the pressure of
air entering vents in the front of the wing. One of purest forms of free flight,
it is the best way to play in the sky & fly freely amongst the birds
Learning to fly: Initial training for beginning pilots begins with
'ground school' to discuss the basics & theories of flight as well as basic
structure and operation of a paraglider. Students learn how to control the
glider on the ground, practice take-off's and controlling the wing 'overhead'.
Next is low, gentle launches were students get their first short flights & get
used to handling the wing & to land. As skills progress, students move on to
higher winch tows. Training instructions are given to student via radio,
particularly during the first flights
Courses Available:
1. Tandem flights - no training required as you fly with an experienced Tandem
Pilot. A way for those that just want to experience the thrill of free flight or
those who are unsure/nervous to fly solo
2. Introductory Course - ("Intro" or "Taster" course) - just enough training to
experience 3 - 4 solo flights. We generally do the Introductory 'taster' course
on weekends
3. Basic License - after 1 or both of the above options you decide to make
paragliding your hobby/sport & want to become a licensed Paragliding Pilot. This
will allow you to fly basic SAHPA registered sites in SA or internationally
4. XC training, for pilots who wish to expand or improve on their flying
skills.
The School:
Fly De Aar is a 'S.A.H.P.A.'(South African Hanggliding & Paragliding Ass.)
registered school. Arnold Pansi (Paragliding for 12 yrs, with a Sports, Tandem
Instructor License & an FAI Observer), Des Pansi (Paragliding for 12 yrs, with a
Sports, Instructor License & an FAI Observer & SA Lady Open distance record
holder) - Both worked in Austria for a paragliding manufacturer for 2 years &
been running the school & the flying site for 4 years) and Thys Pretorius
(Assistant Instructor & based in Bloemfontein). Most training is done in De Aar
but limited pre-arranged courses also available in Bloemfontein & Dunnoter,
Springs.
The Fine Print... There are no refunds or exchanges for students who
terminate courses. Reservations are required and are not confirmed until a
deposit has been paid. The deposit for all courses is 50% of the total cost.
Deposits are refundable only if a qualified replacement student can be found for
your reservation. Fly De Aar school of Paragliding reserves the right to modify,
change, or delete any aspect of the training programs or fees at any time.
Students are required to have their own medical insurance. Please note: The
minimum age for a student is 16 years old. NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED! TRAIN AND
FLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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