– Minimum of 4 flying days
– 3 soaring flights of at least 15 minutes duration
– or 10 x 5 minute flights demonstrating confident soaring skills
– Using 3 different geographical sites you will need to do 30 flights (Launch + Landing)
– Confident canopy control
– Confident launching and landing in a range of conditions
– Demonstration in accuracy of pre-flight checks
– Completion of the “Learn to Paraglide” theory workbook
– Multiple choice exam
We are mindful of the previous experience that Hang Gliding Pilots and Parachutists have and look to move at a speed that suits your skill level. We do not restrict you to the novice student program.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED PARAGLIDING & PARAMOTOR TRAINING
SKYDIVING + HANG GLIDING CONVERSION
SKYDIVING PARACHUTIST + HANG GLIDING TO PARAGLIDING
The Skydiving and Hang Gliding Conversion course is ideal for any current pilots wanting to use their existing knowledge and experience to convert across to paragliding.
By taking your well honed canopy skills and experience, skydivers and hang gliders notoriously students at High Adventure find the conversion to paragliding a simple and exciting experience.
This course is offered to Skydivers or Hang Gliding Pilots holding current Australian Qualifications. Hang Gliding pilots should have a minimum of 50 logged flying hours and a current HGFA Licence. If you do not have a current HGFA licence, please let us know. Skydivers should hold a current licence. and have 200+ jumps.
2018/2019 DATES
Learn to Paraglide
15th October – 24th October
4th November – 11th November
25th November – 2nd December
3rd February – 10th February 2019
17th February – 24th February 2019
24th March – 31st March 2019
7th April – 14th April 2019
28th April – 5th May 2019
19th May – 26th May 2019
FULL TIME | FLEXIBLE BLOCKS | WEEKENDS
TO SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE THE HGFA PARAGLIDING ENDORSEMENT FOR HANG GLIDING OR SKYDIVING CONVERSION, YOU WILL NEED TO CONFIDENTLY ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING:
CONVERSION COURSE INCLUDES:
– Full HGFA Supervised Pilot Rating
– Required min 4 days (stay the entire course for free)
– Skydivers parachutist min 200+ logged jumps
– Hang gliders min 50+ logged hours
– Free Retakes at any time
– Join any Paragliding Course
– Group discounts available
– Customised classes for Conversion students available