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Thermal improvement course
Starting from
156
€
/per flight
/per day
- Exploit upcurrents, improve your body language and extend flight time
- Advanced theory, practical exercises and personalized coaching
- 5 days or two weekends
- 2 instructors for a maximum of 7 students
Experiment : A team of passionate and state-certified instructors
Safety: Approved by the FFVL and complying with all current standards
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The objective :
- Understand the essential theoretical points on the movements of your paraglider in thermal flight to have the right gesture
- Adaptation of its technique to different situations in order to prepare for the first thermal flights
- Exploiting the air mass to stay in the air
Outline of the week :
- Reception at school, briefing, taking out a student license or year.
Preparation of the material and explanation of the week's program according to the level of the participants and the weather conditions of the week.
School slope session: Verification and confirmation of technical procedures and to validate the next day's takeoff. Refresher and technical contributions Teaching how to inflate face sail according to your ease.
Back to school and debriefing of the session with theoretical inputs (e.g.: pendulum mechanics in thermal flight and pilot action, wing speed range and closure management, thermal research areas to anticipate, major exchanges in the air mass (Frontology, depression and anticyclones, etc...). Definition of the goals for the next day.
- Big flights: Morning exercises: Multiplication of the various basic maneuvers and learning of flying techniques to control your wing in space in order to exploit an ascending air mass. (ears, accelerator, 360 panoramic on axis, turn with external hand lift, 8 Suisse, slow snake, fast snake, harness roll, fast turn, fast turn, rhythmic turn, pitch, dynamic turn, etc...).
Afternoon or evening exercises: implementation with exploitation of an ascending mass: THE THERMAL!
Back to school and debriefing of the session with theoretical contributions Definition of the objectives and exercises for the next day.
- Big flights: Exercises and discovery of new sites to promote autonomy
- Big flights: Exercises and discovery of new sites to promote autonomy
- Big flights: Exercises and discovery of new sites to promote autonomy
Back to school, put away the equipment and debriefing of the week, objectives and areas of work, filling out the training booklet with theoretical contributions.
Our trainers
Professional, state-certified, titled, highly experienced and, above all, passionate drivers.
Pauline Gaillard
Paragliding instructor
Outstanding teacher
Benoit Carbonel
Paragliding instructor
The grasshopper
Fabien Colin
Paragliding instructor, snake luge pilot and DESJEPS paragliding
Trainer trainer
Jérôme Bes
Paragliding, speed riding and carpenter instructor
Pedagogue and talented
Johann Lienard
Paragliding instructor, former top athlete and specialist instructor
Walk and flight specialist
Justin Humbert
Student: Paragliding instructor, first aid tracker
Nap specialist
Romain Tauber
Student: Paragliding instructor, professional photographer
Passionate
The options
How do you prepare?
Framing:
2 instructors for a maximum of 7 students
Aviation Civil Liability Insurance:
The subscription of air liability insurance and the Fédération Française de Vol Libre license will be taken out on the day of reception (Licensing and insurance information)
Meeting place
Ecole de parapente Air Tarentaise, 256 route de l'abondance, 73210 Landry
Our customers talk about us
FAQ
Do I need a particular physical condition?
Absolutely not! You just have to be in good general physical fitness, capable of doing a short hike. We adapt entirely to your level and pace so that the activity remains a pleasure.
What should I wear for my paragliding flight?
In winter, your usual ski outfit is enough, but don't forget gloves, sunglasses and neck warmers. In summer, bring at least pants, a windbreaker jacket and walking shoes or sneakers with adherent soles. During the flight, the temperature drops by about ten degrees.
Are we going to different flight sites?
Yes, absolutely! Depending on the weather conditions, we always select the most suitable flight site. This allows you to discover a variety of situations and to best develop your ability to adapt as a pilot.
Will I really make progress even if the conditions are not perfect?
Yes, absolutely! Each session is an opportunity for improvement. Even if the flight is not long, you will work on specific technical points, analyze your previous flights and refine your weather choices. No day is lost: each outing contributes to your evolution.
What are the cancellation and refund conditions?
In the event of weather constraints, we will postpone your flight, internship day or snake gliss activity to a later date depending on your availability. Unfortunately, if the weather prevents Mountain Attitude from offering you your activity while your voucher or stay is valid, you can choose between a voucher valid for one year or a refund. However, Mountain Attitude will not be responsible if you are not available on the proposed dates.
Is paragliding risky?
Paragliding is a sport with risks, like all sports. Our instructors are professionals who do their utmost to reduce them, but zero risk does not exist. Beware of companies that claim the opposite!
Am I going to fly independently?
Yes, that is the end goal! We will guide you step by step towards autonomy in complete safety. Our coaching adapts to your level to help you progress, with personalized debriefings after each flight.