{"product_id":"advanced-wing-training","title":"Advanced Wing Training","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to progress onto a speed wing, mini wing, parakite or higher-performance paraglider?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Adventure offers practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Wing Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for experienced pilots looking to develop the skills and confidence to safely progress onto advanced paraglider wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the SAFA Operations Manual, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced paraglider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is any paraglider other than an EN-A or EN-B certified paraglider being operated within its certified weight range. This includes wings such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN-C and higher-rated paragliders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParakites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Advanced Wing Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving onto an advanced wing can involve significant changes in handling, performance and energy. Our practical Advanced Wing Training gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and become familiar with your chosen wing under the guidance of an experienced instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining is tailored to your existing flying experience, the type of wing you're progressing onto and the areas you'd like to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on your experience and goals, training may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced wing characteristics and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunch and landing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed wing and mini wing handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParakite flying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite and condition selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRisk management and decision-making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafely transitioning onto smaller or higher-performance wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining is conducted at suitable flying sites and is dependent on weather and conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must hold a minimum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFA PG4 Intermediate Pilot Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to undertake Advanced Wing Training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor PG4 pilots, completion of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFA Advanced Paraglider Wing Proficiency (APWP) Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is required to fly advanced wings. Existing PG5 pilots can fly advanced wings without completing the APWP, although SAFA strongly encourages them to complete the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SAFA APWP is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonline theory course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is separate from the practical Advanced Wing Training offered by High Adventure. It must be completed separately through SAFA and is not included as part of your Advanced Wing Training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Advanced Wing Training is not mandatory, but SAFA strongly encourages pilots to access appropriate coaching and developmental training when progressing onto advanced wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information about the APWP, requirements for different PG levels and the changes to the Speed Wing Endorsement, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eread our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highadventure.com.au\/blogs\/news\/flying-advanced-wings-what-paragliding-pilots-need-to-know\"\u003eFlying Advanced Wings: What Pilots Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining Fees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Wing Training is offered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon a per-day basis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing your training to be tailored to your experience, goals and the type of wing you're progressing onto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing High Adventure gear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $450 per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing your own gear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $350 per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore Booking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact us before booking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so we can discuss your current SAFA pilot qualification, flying experience, the type of wing you're looking to progress onto and the most appropriate practical training for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Using High Adventure's gear","offer_id":44866251718934,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Using own gear","offer_id":44866251751702,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/0093\/3654\/files\/IMG_5174_4f8eb69b-e98e-4ccf-b298-3f85017d93b9.jpg?v=1788053164","url":"https:\/\/www.highadventure.com.au\/products\/advanced-wing-training","provider":"High Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}