Paragliding Course Derbyshire - 1 Day Intro
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Paragliding Experience Days: This full day paragliding lesson in Derbyshire is not only an
exhilarating experience, bit it is also a solid introduction to
Paragliding and will count as the first step in the journey to
earning your EPC (Elementary Pilot Certificate). Once you have
completed the EPC course you are deemed capable of paragliding solo
under the supervision of a paragliding instructor.
Paragliding is a wonderful and addictive pastime, where you learn
to control a Paraglider - this is essentially a lightweight,
foot-launched glider aircraft in which the pilot is harnessed. The
pilot is suspended underneath a fabric wing with suspension lines,
and can steer and guide his paraglider, flying for hours at a time.
This 1 day introductory paragliding lesson is not just great fun,
but it's also an important 1st step towards being certified for
solo paragliding! During this paragliding experience your
instructor will teach you some basic paragliding skills such as
launch, take off and ground control.
On top of all of this, you are also treated to some really stunning
aerial views of the surrounding Derbyshire landscape.Your
paragliding lesson in Derbyshire will begin with a thorough
briefing at either the Derbyshire Paragliding Centre or at a
pre-assigned location.
You will have some theory to work on, combined with some hands-on
practical application, learning first how to handle the glider when
it is on the ground and then how to control it when it is airborne.
Things really kick off when you progress to practising landing and
take-off manoeuvres, and depending on weather conditions you will
finish your full day paragliding lesson by trying out some low
level flights! This paragliding experience day counts towards your
EPC (Elementary Pilots Course) qualification.
When can you book Derbyshire Intro to Paragliding Course
This course is available all year round, Wednesdays to Sundays only
(subject to availability and weather conditions).
They start between 9am-9:30am and finish between 4:30pm-5pm.
Flying Requirements
Minimum age: 16.
Maximum Weight: 105kg (16.5st)
You should have a reasonable level of fitness. If you have a
medical condition that you think may affect your ability to do this
course please check with the centre when booking.
This price includes £10 BHPA Membership giving you third party insurance cover for the day.
How long is the Derbyshire Intro to Paragliding Course
Experience Duration: 6:00
Time Spent at Venue: 6:00
You should allow a full day for the course.
Flight times are around 1-3 minutes depending on weather, and they take up to a maximum of 8 flights in the day.
Guest Info For Derbyshire Intro to Paragliding Course
Participants: The Paragliding Course Derbyshire - 1 Day Intro is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 4
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
This is small group introductory course. There may be up to 4participants per group.
Spectators are welcome to watch and there is a cafe onsite.
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What to Wear For This Activity
The centre will provide you with all the equipment you will need on the day.
You should dress warmly - layers are best so you can take some off if you get hot. You should wear solid footwear ideally with ankle support, trainers are ok.
It is a good idea to bring water and a packed lunch.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
Paragliding is a weather dependent sport; always call the centre either the day before or on the day of your course to check that the course is going ahead.
If your experience is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will simply be re-scheduled for an alternative date.
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Questions about Derbyshire Intro to Paragliding Course
This would be ideal for someone looking to take up paragliding as an interest/hobby.
The postcode for Darley Moor Airfield is DE6 2ET.
The Paragliding Course Derbyshire - 1 Day Intro runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year (weather depending). They start between 9am - 9:30am and finish between 4:30pm - 5pm.
Yes, a winch is used to pull you up so that the centre can set the height you will take off which is done for your own safety.
Time spent in the air will depend largely upon the weather and the
ability level you've reached by the latter half of the day. Most of the
morning is spent outside in the field, where you'll familiarise yourself
with the rig and practice trial runs and takeoffs. By the afternoon,
you'll hopefully be in a position to safely make a few flights the
length of the field, lasting a couple of minutes each.
Yes, this introductory course is suitable for complete beginners. It covers the basics on the ground, and includes an opportunity to take some low-level tandem flights - accompanied by an instructor, and weather permitting.
Most of the day is spent training out on the field and in the afternoon you will get 2 to 3 goes which lasts between 1 to 2 minutes a time.
This experience is located at Darley Moor Airfield, DE6 2ET.
All equipment you will need is provided by the centre.
This would be suitable for absolute beginners.
This experience does not include a high level tandem skydive. However you can book this at a reduced price directly with the centre when making your booking. Yes, in the event of cancellation due to weather, the experience will always be rescheduled for a later date, and the expiry of your voucher will no longer be relevant.
This does go towards the Elementary Pilot Certificate and will be
perfect for your partner to take if he is looking to eventually get a
qualification in this.
This Derbyshire paragliding experience does not include a tandem flight, and is just a one-day intro course to paragliding with an instructor.
The low-level flights for this 1 day paragliding course are around 20 ft.
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