Fly De Aar school of paragliding & Paragliding Tours
BASIC PARAGLIDING LICENCE COURSE
We offer a thorough and intensive course, designed to produce a safe, confident and competent pilot. During this program you will learn glider aerodynamics, meteorology, thermalling &
ridge soaring, basic maneuvers & emergency procedures. We are strict on teaching good ground control, which in return makes for a more competent pilot.
After this course you will be able to fly on your own at all SA Basic license sites.
The duration of a course varies from 9 days (intense course) to 6 months (mainly for those only able to attend on weekends).
Included in course:
min 35 – 40 solo flights
all the practical training
winch launch training plus the hire of facilities & a winch release
mountain flying training
ground handling training
theory lectures (including micro meteorology, aerodynamics, flight planning, and air law
marked License Exam (85% required to pass)
student Licence (valid for 6 months)
SAHPA manual
Radio hire
9 nights accommodation (B&B) at Potties B&B
Excluded in Course price:
Paragliding equipment.
To ensure pilot confidence, we insist students purchase their own equipment before commencing their training. We will be glad to assist you in sourcing the most suitable package for your budget. We advice good 2nd hand equipment in the beginning, rather than spending a lot of money on new. DO NOT! buy equipment before consulting with us, another school, instructor or SAHPA representative.
We will not train on unsuitable equipment. There is equipment which is not safe or suitable for beginners. So start this sport with the right info & attitude and you will have many years of happy flying.
Extra flights. If you reach the total 40 flights required but have not yet completed all the requirements above or reached the desired standard of proficiency, an additional R50 p/flight will be charged until the above criteria are completed.
SAHPA membership.
Once you complete the basic license, you must become a member with SAHPA & renew your licence annually every June
Location
- Directions:
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De Aar is off the N10, between Britstown (52km)’ & ‘Hanover (58km)’. Britstown is on the N12 & Hanover is on the N1
From Cape Town: take the N1 to Three Sisters, N12 to Britstown. Just after Britstown turn right onto the N10 to De Aar
From Johannesburg: take the N1 to Bloemfontein; then N8 to Petrusburg, then R48 to Koffiefontein, Luckhoff, Petrusville, Phillipstown & De Aar
To get info to get here via other modes public transport visit our website, click on the guesthouse icon & then tourist info icon
- City
- De Aar
- State / Region
- Northern Cape
- Zip / Postcode
- 7000
- Country
- South Africa 40.858728 -73.10034
Please Note
You will need:
To be 14 years or older. If under 18 years, a signed parent’s/guardians consent.
A good pair of running shoes or boots, preferably with ankle support. Long trousers or jeans. A hat/cap and suntan lotion for sun protection.
Insect repellent. Food and drink (water and cold drinks) for during the day. Warm clothes for the cool times.
Cancellation policy
If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the entire activity price may be charged.
