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COURSES & TOURS OF EXCELLENCE
All areas of courses and tour are maleria free
Quoted Prices are subject to Exchange fluctuations and confirmed at time of booking
• 4 Day introductory Course • Basic Licence / Intermediate Course • 5 Day Airline/ForeignVisitors Introductory Course • 7 Day Paragliding Pilots Guided Tour (premier sites - Drakensberg) • Conversion to Paramotoring
Our courses give added value and individual attention - emphasis on safety and fun designed for the social pilot to get away, relax, have fun and de stress.
See FORTHCOMING DIARY - FORTHCOMING SCHEDULE
We offer the following courses:
THE INTRODUCTORY COURSE - two alternatives:
A 4-day fun package that gets you into what flying a paraglider is all about - whichever you choose.
We now offer two alternative Introductory Courses. 4 Consecutive days Mountain flying at Wakkerstroom or 2 weekend Winch flying days at Dunnoter near Johannesburg for those who can't take off 4 consecutive days.
In both packages you get:
• Includes all equipment for 4 days
• Personal professional instruction and coaching
• Membership to SAHPA, Aero Club, FAI
• Third Party Insurance
• Course manual
• Site fees and entry to flying sites and Inyoni
• Officially SAHPA Students Licence
Expect 8 to 15 flights on the 4 Day Mountain Flying Introductory Course. And 8 flights on alternative 2 weekend Winching Introductory Course. (NB an additional charge to cover the cost of R250.00 for the winch manual and quick release device will be made for the Winching Introcutory Course).
OUR SPECIAL PRICE - SA R2500.00
Cost of Courses include the official South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Student Pilot's Licence valid for 5 months temporary membership with Third Party Insurance cover and newsletters.
NEXT COURSE DATE - 27, 28, 29 February & 1 March 2004
Booking in advance essential
NOTE that all flights completed in your Introductory Course count towards the minimum 35 flights now requied to obtain your BASIC LICENCE.
BASIC LICENCE / INTERMEDIATE COURSE:
An excellent package taking you up to Basic Licence and into Intermediate Skills with all equipment provided within 3 months or 30 flights. Although you will be expected to purchase your own soon after your Introductory Course.
• All the benefits of the Introductory Course
• All equipment for 3 months or 30 flights
• Personal instruction and coaching
• Lectures, videos and discussions
• Includes ridge soaring and thermalling
• Introduction to X-country flying
• Excludes the marking of the Basic Licence test paper with the Student - R250.00
OUR SPECIAL PRICE - SA R2500.00
GREAT VALUE ADDED BONUS
YOU GET FREE COACHING ANY TIME YOU COME FLYING WITH US ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR BASIC LICENCE.
NEXT COURSE DATE - 21 - 22 February 2004
Booking in advance essential
5 DAY JETSET INTRODUCTORY COURSE (Max 8 pilots)
Wakkerstroom, 2.5 hrs from Johannesburg, South Africa
Designed for international airline staff and all foreign visitors, including SA residents. Courses are chosen to fall within the better flying months in the year. Please book as early as possible for this popular course even if it’s a provisional booking.
This incredible lifestyle/value for money course includes:
| ACCOMMODATION |
Very good, clean and comfortable & warm friendly vibe pub. |
| MEALS |
Excellent 4 course dinner and full breakfast. |
| TRANSPORT |
Including airport transfers to and from flying sites including recoveries. |
| ALL EQUIPMENT |
Provided. Alternatively take advantage of our special offer and order your own glider and equipment to take delivery on the first day of the course. |
| FLYING SITE FEES |
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| SAHPA |
SAHPA Student pilot membership - 6 months - includes casavac cover. SAHPA training manual . |
| QUALITY INSTRUCTION |
EXPERIENCED SAHPA REGISTERED INSTRUCTORS. Expect between 10 - 16 mountain launched flights |
Price EURO 750 • UK £ 485
BASIC SCHEDULE
Fly Friday night arrive Johannesburg International Saturday morning
• Day 1 Sat - Pick up and depart Wakkerstroom - early pm Start Course
• Day 2 Sun - Course Ground handling and first low flights
• Day 3 Mon - Higher take offs, essing and flying
• Day 4 Tues - Some high flights, more ground handling, more flights
• Day 5 Wed - Some last high flights before lunch then back to Jhb pm to catch return flights home
Accommodation Weavers Nest
12 DAY FULL MONTY PARAGLIDING COURSE AND TOUR (max 8 pilots)
3 Premier flying sites - Wakkerstroom, Bulwer, Arthurs Seat, South Africa
A great quality Basic Licence Course and full Monty Tour - for beginners from Intro to Intermediate flying at 3 premier South African sites, excellent food, accommodation, transport, wonderful scenery and a great holiday - a package of excellence with a few added bonus surprises included!
This is what is included:
| ACCOMMODATION |
Excellent to very good, all clean. Also some great pubs. |
| MEALS |
Quality ALL the way - Full dinner, breakfast and either pub or picnic lunches. |
| TRANSPORT |
Including airport transfers, all travel and recovery pick ups. |
| ALL EQUIPMENT |
Provided. You may also choose to order your own glider and equipment at our special course price - taking delivery on arrival. |
| FLYING SITE FEES |
All |
| SAHPA |
Full membership for a year - including casavac cover. SAHPA training manual |
| IPPI |
International Pilots Proficiency ID |
| QUALITY INSTRUCTION |
EXPERIENCED SAHPA REGISTERED INSTRUCTORS. |
| PREMIER FLYING SITES |
Wakkerstroom (various), Bulwer, Arthurs Seat. Expect 35 FLIGHTS or more including ridge soaring, thermalling and possibly first cross country flights |
Price EURO 1350 • UK £ 880
NB Not mentioned - beautiful countryside and scenery, great climate - with Paragliding Afrika discover a special lifestyle adventure you’ll never forget!
BASIC SCHEDULE
Arrive Johannesburg International Saturday Morning up to 10 am local time
| DAY 1 Sat |
Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest arrive and start Course pm (lunch en route) |
| DAY 2 Sun |
Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest |
| DAY 3 Mon |
Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest |
| DAY 4 Tues |
Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest |
| DAY 5 Wed |
Early breakfast depart Bulwer arrive mid am Bulwer, Mountain Park |
| DAY 6 Thurs |
Bulwer, Mountain Park |
| DAY 7 Fri |
Fly Bulwer day course. Party Durban PM, overnight in Durban |
| DAY 8 Sat |
Back to Bulwer, Mountain Park |
| DAY 9 Sun |
Depart early for Arthurs Seat, Kelvin Grove |
| DAY 10 Mon |
Arthurs Seat, Kelvin Grove |
| DAY 11 Tues |
Depart for Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest |
| DAY 12 Thurs |
Wakkerstroom, Weavers Nest |
| DAY 13 Fri |
Depart Jhb after breakfast, lunch Sandton City, airport transfer pm |
Booking in advance is essential
7 DAY PARAGLIDING PILOTS GUIDED TOUR (max 15 licenced pilots)
3 premier Drackensberg flying site, Wakkerstroom, Arthurs Seat, Bulwer
This is a five star tour for licenced pilots who can enjoy 3 of South Africa’s premier flying sites in seven days and enjoy a great paragliding flying adventure, enjoy the privilege of wonderful African scenery at our uncrowded XC and thermic flying sites. Designed for social and equally for bullet types of pilots the tour offers great flying with comfort even luxury at one hell-a-va attractive price!
Included:
| ACCOMMODATION |
Varies from good to excellent. |
| MEALS |
Quality ALL the way - Full dinner, breakfast and either pub or picnic lunches. |
| TRANSPORT |
Including airport transfers, all travel and recoveries. |
| ALL EQUIPMENT |
Provided. You may also choose to order your own glider and equipment at our special course price - taking delivery on arrival. |
| FLYING SITE FEES |
All |
| SAHPA |
Tempory membership (this is compulsory) includes casavac cover. SAHPA REGISTERED INSTRUCTOR as chief guide. |
| MAPS |
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| QUALITY INSTRUCTION |
EXPERIENCED SAHPA REGISTERED INSTRUCTORS. |
| PREMIER FLYING SITES |
Wakkerstroom (various), Bulwer, Arthurs Seat. |
Price EURO 720 • UK £ 465
You will require your own equipment (also available from the School), including radio, your current licence, and proof of your own medical insurance cover.
Thinking of getting a new glider then give us the opportunity to quote on what you want and take advantage of a special tour package offer.
CONVERSION TO PARAMOTORING
To those who wish to paramotor we offer a conversion course which includes:
• Introduction to powered flight
• Ground handling and canopy work without and with power
• Theory
• Take offs
• Setting up in flight
• Approaches and landing
• The motor and maintenance
• Formal radio procedures and licence
Individual quotes given depending on experience, proficiency, equipment, venue and travel.
Payment of Courses should be made in full, less the deposit, in the week prior to the Course commencing.
A minimum of 5 Students are generally required to make up a Course to ensure quality and maintenance of safety not more than 8 Students per Course.
NEXT COURSE DATE - TO BE ADVISED
Please see our diary for further course dates.
Booking in advance essential!
FREE VIDEO PRESENTATION ON REQUEST
60 DOUGLAS AVENUE, ENTRANCE WATERFALL AVENUE, CRAIGHALL
Tel +27(0) 11 880-9229
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